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P196 GRC

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

58,083 mi
Last recorded58,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 GRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,083 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Slight brake bind front wheel

Fail 12 Jun 2009

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,766 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 50,562 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,562 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s/f.brake pads nearly at wear limit.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 44,584 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P196 GRC is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P196 GRC, 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 P196 GRC registered?

P196 GRC is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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