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R979 ANW

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,686 mi
Last recorded34,686 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 ANW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,686 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 34,685 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,852 miles

Fairings fitted limiting checks

Fail 7 Mar 2016 28,851 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute All (1.5.1c)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Fairings fitted limiting checks

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,174 miles

fairings fitted limiting checks

Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,925 miles

fairings fitted limiting checks

Pass 12 Sep 2009 13,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 11,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 10,929 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 10,011 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R979 ANW is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 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 R979 ANW, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R979 ANW registered?

R979 ANW is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R979 ANW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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