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R857 BDL

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,601 mi
Last recorded38,601 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 BDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,601 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 29,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear disc pads completely worn away

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,583 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,745 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 18,745 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,575 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 10,292 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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R857 BDL is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R857 BDL, 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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R857 BDL is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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