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F166 CWJ

1988 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,833 mi
Last recorded31,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX60035,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 CWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,833 miles

Nearside Handle bar distorted

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,205 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,535 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength pad lining coming apart (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort border line pass (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

pitting on fork stanchion

rear tie bar slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,478 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,464 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,665 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 34,665 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

side walls of tyres contaminated by something slippery, eg tyre shine, oil or greese

Pass 23 May 2013 34,150 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33,642 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 25 May 2012 33,639 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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F166 CWJ is a 1988 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 35,556 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 F166 CWJ, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F166 CWJ registered?

F166 CWJ is a 1988 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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