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DS61 SVW

2012 Suzuki GSXR600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,168 mi
Last recorded36,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki GSXR60011,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 36,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 36,168 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,094 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 54,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,092 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both pads (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear pads corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,043 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 20,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 18,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 18,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing lower baffle (7.1.1a)

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)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 8,919 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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DS61 SVW is a 2012 Suzuki GSXR600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,128 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 DS61 SVW, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS61 SVW registered?

DS61 SVW is a 2012 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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