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F961 PRX

1989 Suzuki Gsxr

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

41,044 mi
Last recorded41,044 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Gsxr32,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 PRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 41,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,931 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,931 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,642 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,642 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 37,208 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,364 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,353 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2009 35,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,986 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,906 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,421 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 2,979 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2005 2,979 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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F961 PRX is a 1989 Suzuki Gsxr in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,788 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 F961 PRX, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F961 PRX registered?

F961 PRX is a 1989 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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