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P270 LYC

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,579 mi
Last recorded44,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,562 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,430 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,386 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,660 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 36,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 35,725 miles

Clutch operation stiff

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 35,725 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Clutch operation stiff

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 35,184 miles

Clutch operation stiff

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front disc(s) bobbins worn

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 May 2012 35,184 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front disc(s) bobbins worn

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 34,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,340 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,340 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Mar 2009 28,785 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre has slight cracking on walls

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,785 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

rear tyre has slight cracking on walls

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,387 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 24,387 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

o/s front lens missing /orange bulb fitted

some tightnes inlock to lock

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,591 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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P270 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P270 LYC, 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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P270 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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