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N710 SWO

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,860 mi
Last recorded36,860 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN710 SWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,860 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 36,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Hitting tank at full r/h lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,018 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,013 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose corroded lower clamp unable to tighten. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,303 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 34,302 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,816 miles

no chain guard fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 33,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,198 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Aug 2013 28,824 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,908 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 20,076 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,076 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 May 2010 19,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,610 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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N710 SWO is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N710 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N710 SWO registered?

N710 SWO is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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