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P137 FAW

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,350 mi
Last recorded28,350 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V24,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 FAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 V
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 27,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 25,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy baffle fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 25,837 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Feb 2022 22,019 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 10 Aug 2018 21,642 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Front off side head light not working

Fail 3 Aug 2018 21,638 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Offside Front off side head light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,338 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,277 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 18,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 18,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 15,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,348 miles

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

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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P137 FAW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P137 FAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P137 FAW registered?

P137 FAW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P137 FAW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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