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N80 GSX

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

47,529 mi
Last recorded47,529 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V24,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 GSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 V
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,529 miles

no lights fitted at time of test daytime mot

Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,967 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 44,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 42,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 42,505 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 42,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,317 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired o/s bulb function (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged mudguard hugger (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive shock lower bush (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 41,317 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired o/s bulb function (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged mudguard hugger (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive shock lower bush (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 40,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 40,733 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,896 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 34,896 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,096 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 31,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,682 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,682 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 23,510 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 V?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Horn not working 11
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N80 GSX is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,226 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 600 V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N80 GSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N80 GSX is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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