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R801 PGM

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,272 mi
Last recorded41,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 PGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 41,272 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,445 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 38,445 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Footrest missing both rear siezed in up position (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,798 miles

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

no lamps fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,831 miles

Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 21,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,924 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,419 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 16,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 14,008 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,846 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,594 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,520 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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R801 PGM is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R801 PGM, 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 R801 PGM registered?

R801 PGM is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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