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L55 BDY

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 25,577 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,636 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,623 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,240 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 47,589 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,192 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 43,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

oil level very low

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 36,560 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?

Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,564
reflector on motorcycle missing 3,182
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,993
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,587
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,361
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L55 BDY is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 24,285 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 GSXR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L55 BDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L55 BDY is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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