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P501 BJT

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V24,226 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 BJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 V
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2022

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

front brake fluid level low

front fairing insecure

horn fouling yoke

Pass 18 Jun 2021 40,025 miles

non standard exhaust

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 38,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,951 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 37,951 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,221 miles

Clutch dragging.

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 37,221 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Clutch dragging.

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 May 2015 35,966 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 35,966 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,028 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,247 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 32,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,833 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 8 Aug 2008 30,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,114 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 29,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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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P501 BJT is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P501 BJT, 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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P501 BJT is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 V, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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