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C16 SXR

2001 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,139 mi
Last recorded19,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSXR60018,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,139 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 19,139 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 18,773 miles

bolt loose ns cover

front side light out

Fail 28 Dec 2012 18,773 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front position lamp which is incorporated within the headlamp is not working

there is a bolt loose in the left side engine cover

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,207 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 12,207 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,154 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

rear no. plate is fitted over another, ok at time of test.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 10,154 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

rear no. plate is fitted over another, ok at time of test.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,994 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 7,994 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 6,626 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 6,626 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,988 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,541 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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C16 SXR is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C16 SXR, 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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What year was C16 SXR registered?

C16 SXR is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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