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J3 GXR

1998 Suzuki GSXR750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,297 mi
Last recorded28,297 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR75023,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 28,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 28,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 27,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 27,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 27,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 27,599 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,022 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 27,022 miles

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose both top mounts where crash bobbins are fitted are loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 26,447 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,887 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,429 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 25,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 25,425 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 23 Jun 2014 24,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 22,234 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,675 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 21,673 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,765 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 20,765 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 12,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,142 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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J3 GXR is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 23,543 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 J3 GXR, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 GXR registered?

J3 GXR is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J3 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 GXR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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