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R990 JWY

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,963 mi
Last recorded43,963 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 JWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 37,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,250 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,274 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 29,232 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,703 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

chain and sprockets slightly worn

front brake discs corroded slightly

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,833 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 21,896 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 21,896 miles

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 21,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,785 miles

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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R990 JWY is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 23,462 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 R990 JWY, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R990 JWY registered?

R990 JWY is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R990 JWY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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