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P179 UAP

1996 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,129 mi
Last recorded32,129 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX60027,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 UAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,129 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,129 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,129 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Revcounter insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,129 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,130 miles

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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P179 UAP is a 1996 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 27,000 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 P179 UAP, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P179 UAP registered?

P179 UAP is a 1996 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P179 UAP safe to buy?

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