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W838 NRL

2000 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,086 mi
Last recorded40,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSX60019,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 NRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,086 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,065 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 35,892 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,837 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 31,794 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 27 Feb 2021 31,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 29,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 29,951 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Non standard exhaust fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 25,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,795 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,173 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 10,173 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,767 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2007 7,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 5,957 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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W838 NRL is a 2000 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,826 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 W838 NRL, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W838 NRL registered?

W838 NRL is a 2000 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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