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R505 CRJ

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

49,319 mi
Last recorded49,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 CRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 49,319 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,505 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 46,505 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 43,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Little free movement on clutch.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,571 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,571 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,771 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,769 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

brake pedal antislip missing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,470 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,019 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,744 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 33,744 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,611 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,427 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 30,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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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R505 CRJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R505 CRJ, 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 R505 CRJ registered?

R505 CRJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R505 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 CRJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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