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J911 JOU

1998 Suzuki Gsxr

Silver Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,828 mi
Last recorded25,828 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr29,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 JOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,828 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,693 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,671 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 25,671 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,518 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 25,471 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,447 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,363 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 25,363 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,232 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 25,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 24,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,871 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 22,871 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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J911 JOU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J911 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.

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What year was J911 JOU registered?

J911 JOU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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