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R898 DJA

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 DJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 49,582 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 13 May 2022 49,582 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 May 2021 48,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 48,782 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front brake lever travel needing attention,(possible air in system)

Offside Front brake disc slight movement in securing devices.

Pass 16 May 2019 48,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

chain guard missing

Fail 9 May 2019 48,009 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

chain guard missing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear number plate lamp inop

chain guard missing

Fail 20 Jul 2017 47,715 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear number plate lamp inop

chain guard missing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 46,713 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,037 miles

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

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

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

no chain gaurd fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,264 miles

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

Front and rear tyres were under-inflated. No rear chain guard fitted

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 43,264 miles

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

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

Front and rear tyres were under-inflated. No rear chain guard fitted

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,129 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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R898 DJA is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R898 DJA, 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 R898 DJA registered?

R898 DJA is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R898 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 DJA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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