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P687 SWY

1997 Suzuki Gsxr

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,175 mi
Last recorded24,175 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr26,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 SWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 24,175 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,016 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,542 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 19,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 18,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 15,503 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,270 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,487 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 13,487 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 May 2009 12,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,837 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 10,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,731 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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P687 SWY is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 26,310 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P687 SWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P687 SWY registered?

P687 SWY is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P687 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P687 SWY shows 14 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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