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P115 GAL

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,369 mi
Last recorded42,369 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 GAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 42,369 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 42,339 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,813 miles

slight play in front discs bobbins

Pass 19 May 2014 37,542 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 37,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,454 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,993 miles

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

slight play in rear swing arm bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,993 miles

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

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

slight play in rear swing arm bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,210 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,321 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 31,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,313 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 25,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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P115 GAL is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P115 GAL, 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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What year was P115 GAL registered?

P115 GAL is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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