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P495 PJA

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,989 mi
Last recorded40,989 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 PJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 40,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,212 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,493 miles

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

Front head lamp taped for kick up to level beam

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 16,370 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 16,334 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance binding (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,315 miles

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

Number Plate light not fitted

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 16,315 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Number Plate light not fitted

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,277 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 13,259 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,564 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear no plate cracked.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 7,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

rear no plate cracked.

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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P495 PJA is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P495 PJA, 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 P495 PJA registered?

P495 PJA is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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