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R282 LBD

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,235 mi
Last recorded18,235 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 LBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,235 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 18,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 17,896 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 17,896 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,881 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,881 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 37,789 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 32,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

noisey exhaust

Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,819 miles

noisey exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2010 32,187 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 30,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,151 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 19,123 miles

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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R282 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R282 LBD, 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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R282 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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