MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
petrol cap rubber deteriorating
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?
Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P198 SMX 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 85.7%.
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 P198 SMX, 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 P198 SMX registered?
P198 SMX is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 2 June 1997.
Is P198 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P198 SMX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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