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R743 VUX

1998 Suzuki Gsx

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,363 mi
Last recorded32,363 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsx28,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 VUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 32,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain badly corroded

frame getting quite rusty in places

front valve stem slightly perishrd

o/s front brake disc surface corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 32,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

drive chain badly corroded

frame getting quite rusty in places

front valve stem slightly perishrd

o/s front brake disc surface corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded surface rust (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both front brake disc bobbins corroded

both front fork stanchions pitted, above swept area

rear reaction bar rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2016 32,220 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded surface rust (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both front brake disc bobbins corroded

both front fork stanchions pitted, above swept area

rear reaction bar rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,098 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake has slight bind

o/s tell tale fails to operate bur indicator is visable to driver

o/s/ foot rest has slight play in bush

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,078 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,336 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate light not working

Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,319 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate light not working

Pass 25 May 2010 24,923 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,725 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 24,723 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 22,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 18,915 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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R743 VUX is a 1998 Suzuki Gsx in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 28,078 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R743 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R743 VUX registered?

R743 VUX is a 1998 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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