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P508 DFJ

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,993 mi
Last recorded48,993 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 60039,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 DFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,993 miles

brakes could be better

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 48,966 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock CLOCKS (2.1.4 (b))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brakes could be better

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,148 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fairing bolts missing all over parts of the vehicle

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle drive chain dry

Nearside fairing insecure & parts missing due to damage

Offside indicator flashing fast

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 31,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,218 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 30,201 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,748 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 27,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,754 miles

1. FRONT FORK SEALS SLIGHTLY LEAKING .

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
864
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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P508 DFJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,134 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P508 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P508 DFJ registered?

P508 DFJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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