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F208 DDY

1997 Suzuki Gsxr

Blue Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,343 mi
Last recorded29,343 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr26,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF208 DDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 29,343 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,341 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 29,341 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,986 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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F208 DDY is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr in Blue with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 26,310 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 Gsxr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F208 DDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F208 DDY registered?

F208 DDY is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is F208 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F208 DDY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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