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P170 PLM

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,247 mi
Last recorded45,247 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 60039,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 PLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 45,022 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

throttel sticking

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,608 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,608 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,473 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 35,473 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,464 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,074 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,723 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
864
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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P170 PLM is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,134 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 Gsxr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P170 PLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P170 PLM registered?

P170 PLM is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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