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BU51 JWV

2001 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,564 mi
Last recorded49,564 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSXR60018,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 49,564 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 49,564 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements new plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,747 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,131 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,674 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,507 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 35,507 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,583 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,931 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,920 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 26,915 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,685 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,847 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 20,622 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 18,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,197 miles

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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BU51 JWV is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 18,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 JWV, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 JWV is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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