MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?
Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R285 XBC, 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 R285 XBC registered?
R285 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R285 XBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 XBC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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