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P21 GPA

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,266 mi
Last recorded46,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 GPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 46,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 41,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 39,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength slight flair in rim (4.2.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 39,319 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 39,113 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

lock stops poor. handle bars close to tank on lock

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,113 miles

lock stops poor. handle bars close to tank on lock

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,937 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,437 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 38,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,464 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,455 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

front mudgaurd loose

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,167 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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P21 GPA is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P21 GPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P21 GPA registered?

P21 GPA is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P21 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 GPA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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