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P108 REW

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 REW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 52,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 52,110 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 51,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 51,867 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 51,602 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,889 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,889 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,989 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,986 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected frayed cable (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,176 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 48,973 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,306 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 43,277 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,331 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,889 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

wear in clutch lever.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,864 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

wear in clutch lever.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

clutch lever pivot worn.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 26,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

clutch lever pivots worn.

front brake pads loose in caliper.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,958 miles

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

clutch lever pivots worn.

front pads slightly loose in caliper.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,943 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

clutch lever pivots worn.

front pads slightly loose in caliper.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,400 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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P108 REW is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 26,286 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 P108 REW, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P108 REW is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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