MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSX600s year 1997

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Pass percent:73.77%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI GSX600 year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:1,815 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	54
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	39
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	35
Registration plate issues	21
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	20
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	54
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	39
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	35
Registration plate issues	21
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	20
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSX600s year 1997

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