MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,293 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front tyre feels under inflated
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front tyre feels under inflated
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
rear brake has long travel but works fine
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Non standard caliper mounting bolts fitted (front brakes)
Number plate cracked
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear brake dragging slightly
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Non standard caliper mounting bolts fitted (front brakes)
Number plate cracked
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Non standard front brake caliper mounting bolts fitted
Number plate cracked
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake travel
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?
Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P129 SMV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P129 SMV, 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 P129 SMV registered?
P129 SMV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P129 SMV safe to buy?
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