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R78 KGD

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,122 mi
Last recorded33,122 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 KGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 33,122 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure worn rotors (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear foot peg very stiff to open and close

Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

both front discs floating rotors worn

Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,661 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 31,661 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure detached at weld (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 31,606 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 31,566 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 31,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 26,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,347 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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R78 KGD is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue 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 R78 KGD, 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 R78 KGD registered?

R78 KGD is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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