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M5 AVY

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

pass switch not working

Fail 23 Oct 2020 27,877 miles

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock makes head light flash (2.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chain has tight spots

pass switch not working

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,441 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,546 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 24,541 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,732 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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M5 AVY is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 AVY, 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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What year was M5 AVY registered?

M5 AVY is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M5 AVY safe to buy?

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