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S294 WYB

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,724 mi
Last recorded66,724 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 WYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 66,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 60,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,289 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,285 miles

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

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,837 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,452 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 51,452 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,397 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,716 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,743 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 30,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,529 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 29,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,287 miles

Front 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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S294 WYB is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S294 WYB, 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 S294 WYB registered?

S294 WYB is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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