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L4 UKO

1998 Suzuki Gsxr

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr29,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 UKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 51,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,172 miles

Backing plates missing from front brake calipers

Chain guard missing

Front mudguard offside mount broken but mudguard secure.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Riders seat secured by plastic lids

Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,151 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Backing plates missing from front brake calipers

Chain guard missing

Front mudguard offside mount broken but mudguard secure.

Riders seat secured by plastic lids

Fail 22 Aug 2013 46,745 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,745 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,064 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear LED brake light operational but not very effective.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 46,064 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear LED brake light operational but not very effective.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,986 miles

Chain guard missing

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,956 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,243 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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L4 UKO is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L4 UKO, 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 L4 UKO registered?

L4 UKO is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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