MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?
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R159 XNP is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 23,462 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 R159 XNP, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R159 XNP registered?
R159 XNP is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R159 XNP safe to buy?
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