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P168 VFV

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,529 mi
Last recorded14,529 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 VFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 14,529 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 14,529 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 14,345 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 14,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,647 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 12,647 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,720 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 11,624 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,335 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 11,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 10,051 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 VFV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P168 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

P168 VFV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P168 VFV safe to buy?

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