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R168 WAM

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,315 mi
Last recorded52,315 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 WAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,315 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 52,300 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Revs increase on lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 47,796 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear lower mono shock bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,860 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,550 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 31 May 2016 38,240 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 36,982 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 35,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,184 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 31,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,901 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,078 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))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

number plate light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 8 Dec 2006 28,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,086 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R168 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R168 WAM, 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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R168 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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