MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?
Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.
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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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