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BCZ 7997

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,135 mi
Last recorded24,135 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 7997
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 40,974 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 40,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 39,252 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 39,252 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,553 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 34,553 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,440 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,844 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 25,103 miles

chain tension

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?

Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,564
reflector on motorcycle missing 3,182
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,993
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,587
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,361
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BCZ 7997 is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 24,285 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 GSXR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 7997, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCZ 7997 registered?

BCZ 7997 is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is BCZ 7997 safe to buy?

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