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J593 JOU

1998 Suzuki Gsxr

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,639 mi
Last recorded34,639 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr29,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ593 JOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,639 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,639 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 34,639 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,519 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 34,507 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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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J593 JOU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 29,141 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 J593 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J593 JOU registered?

J593 JOU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is J593 JOU safe to buy?

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