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P199 KAJ

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,918 mi
Last recorded16,918 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V24,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 KAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 V
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 16,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 15,852 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 14,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 12,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 12,337 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,384 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 10,384 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 V?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Horn not working 11
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P199 KAJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,226 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 V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P199 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P199 KAJ registered?

P199 KAJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P199 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 KAJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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