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P16 VVV

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,636 mi
Last recorded32,636 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 VVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,636 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 32,619 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 32,602 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 32,446 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 32,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced More than half LED's not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied Lever adjustment linkage coming apart (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,273 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 32,273 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 32,232 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 32,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre Under inflated

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

Offside Indicator F/R/H - Loose

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

Rear Tyre Under inflated

Riders Seat is loose

Pass 23 May 2015 31,655 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 31,655 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 28,708 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,914 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 23,914 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 21,316 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 19,611 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,550 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 17,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,233 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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P16 VVV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P16 VVV, 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 P16 VVV registered?

P16 VVV is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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