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R809 RRY

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,058 mi
Last recorded38,058 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 RRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,058 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 38,058 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,138 miles

Front tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,873 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 26,873 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,245 miles

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

Number plate light not working

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

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,245 miles

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

Number plate light not working

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

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,245 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 24,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 8 May 2008 23,825 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 23,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 18,944 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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R809 RRY is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R809 RRY, 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 R809 RRY registered?

R809 RRY is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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