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C170 UNV

1997 Suzuki GSXR750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,807 mi
Last recorded50,807 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR75025,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 UNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,709 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 50,709 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 50,544 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,544 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,526 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,526 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,480 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,480 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,388 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,388 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,181 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,929 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Nov 2007 49,181 miles

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

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,181 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 45,029 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR750?

Based on 120,828 MOT tests across 12,545 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
12,545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,706
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,690
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 956
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
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C170 UNV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 25,225 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 GSXR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C170 UNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C170 UNV registered?

C170 UNV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR750, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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