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R188 PGC

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 PGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,253 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK DUST SEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK DUST SEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 44,253 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK DUST SEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK DUST SEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork dust seal (2.3.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both discs (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork dust seal (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 26,927 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease separating from backplate (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,048 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,023 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 14,018 miles

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

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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R188 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R188 PGC, 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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R188 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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