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K197 KWY

1993 Suzuki GSXR1100

Yellow Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,699 mi
Last recorded10,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GSXR110024,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 KWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1100
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 10,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 6,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 6,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 5,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 4,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 2,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 10 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,508 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 18,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,121 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1100?

Based on 19,349 MOT tests across 2,831 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,831
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
reflector on motorcycle missing 180
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 123
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K197 KWY is a 1993 Suzuki GSXR1100 in Yellow with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki GSXR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 24,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR1100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K197 KWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K197 KWY registered?

K197 KWY is a 1993 Suzuki GSXR1100, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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