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R162 AMS

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,025 mi
Last recorded45,025 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 AMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,025 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 45,020 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,384 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 44,384 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 42,805 miles

bodywork damage/corrosion/front/rear tyre near limit CENTRE

Pass 17 May 2013 37,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

bodywork/light damage 0/s front outer framework/chain DRY/RUSTY/rear no.plate disc/ballend MISSING clutch lever REPLACE/side stand sticky free off /lub/swing arm rusty covered in oil/clean off

Pass 1 May 2012 31,791 miles

slight BIND rear wheel REQ STRIP/CLEAN

Pass 13 May 2011 22,873 miles

slight BIND rear wheel REQ STRIP CLEAN

Fail 10 May 2011 22,873 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight BIND rear wheel REQ STRIP CLEAN

Pass 20 May 2010 22,514 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 22,514 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 22,223 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,895 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,895 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,205 miles

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

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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R162 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R162 AMS, 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 R162 AMS registered?

R162 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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