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P171 MKN

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,329 mi
Last recorded44,329 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 MKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 44,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,897 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,897 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,500 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,750 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 38,750 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,728 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 35,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,755 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,001 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 25,993 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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P171 MKN is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P171 MKN, 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 P171 MKN registered?

P171 MKN is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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