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S218 BBV

1999 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,746 mi
Last recorded36,746 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX60021,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 BBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 36,746 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,709 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 36,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 36,695 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 36,550 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 36,548 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 36,548 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 36,505 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,718 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 35,197 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 35,197 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,951 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 29,951 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,607 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,269 miles

front brake trailing slightly

leans over extreme amount on stand

Fail 5 Aug 2009 24,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front brake trailing slightly

leans over extreme amount on stand

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 22,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear registration plate

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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S218 BBV is a 1999 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 21,708 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 S218 BBV, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S218 BBV registered?

S218 BBV is a 1999 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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