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P883 OWF

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 60039,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 OWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,999 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose SPRINGS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK STANCHONS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 99,999 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose SPRINGS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK STANCHONS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2015 41,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,296 miles

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

horn is average

Fail 12 Jun 2010 41,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

horn is average

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 33,298 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 24,104 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2007 24,104 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,010 miles

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

lefthand bar end missing

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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P883 OWF is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P883 OWF, 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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P883 OWF is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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