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P128 CPM

1997 Suzuki Gsxr

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,543 mi
Last recorded30,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr26,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 CPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2024 30,543 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake discs distorted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,620 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 49,620 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 49,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 49,498 miles

Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,452 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,445 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,957 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,956 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,010 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,887 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,857 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 36,415 miles

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

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

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,189 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

MAIN FAIRING SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,189 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 30,189 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

MAIN FAIRING SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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P128 CPM is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 26,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P128 CPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P128 CPM is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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