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P214 VHW

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,420 mi
Last recorded36,420 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 VHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,420 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 36,420 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 36,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached shock bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,421 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 35,421 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,653 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 26,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,511 miles

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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P214 VHW is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P214 VHW, 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 P214 VHW registered?

P214 VHW is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P214 VHW safe to buy?

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