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K285 OHW

1993 Suzuki Gsxr

Black Petrol 1074cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,571 mi
Last recorded28,571 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Gsxr30,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 OHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,074cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 28,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 28,567 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,552 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2012 27,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 27,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 27,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,350 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 26,350 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 24,990 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 20,595 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 16,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,729 miles

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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K285 OHW is a 1993 Suzuki Gsxr in Black with a 1,074cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,169 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 K285 OHW, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K285 OHW registered?

K285 OHW is a 1993 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K285 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K285 OHW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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