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P156 CCT

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,689 mi
Last recorded54,689 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 CCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,689 miles

Rear rear brake slightly tight.

engine running rough.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 54,689 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear rear brake slightly tight.

engine running rough.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,580 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)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 54,550 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Brake locking device insecure rear caliper torque arm (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,729 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 53,705 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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P156 CCT is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P156 CCT, 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 P156 CCT registered?

P156 CCT is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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