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R705 FBA

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,518 mi
Last recorded55,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 FBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 55,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside front footrest damaged

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake caliper bleed nipple broken off

Rear brake pads loose in caliper

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wear in clutch lever pivot

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 52,217 miles

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

advise rear brake caliper beed nipple broken off

Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

advise rear brake caliper beed nipple broken off

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,113 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 31,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2006 30,817 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Suzuki GSX600 reliability report

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R705 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R705 FBA, 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 R705 FBA registered?

R705 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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