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R159 XNP

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,497 mi
Last recorded39,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 XNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 39,497 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 34,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 26,308 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 22,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,779 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 21,633 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 21,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,058 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 19,058 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,808 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 7,777 miles

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?

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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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.

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