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P438 PEW

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 PEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,564 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,536 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,838 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,823 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

the clutch lever is slightly stiff

Pass 19 May 2010 43,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 43,661 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 41,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,379 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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P438 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P438 PEW, 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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P438 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 20 April 1997.

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