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P168 HCH

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,570 mi
Last recorded50,570 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,570 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,554 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Sep 2012 48,278 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 45,860 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 45,831 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,824 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,818 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,261 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,273 miles

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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P168 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P168 HCH, 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 P168 HCH registered?

P168 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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