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R116 XKR

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 XKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,757 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system isn't genuine but isn't loud by excess

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,757 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust system isn't genuine but isn't loud by excess

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,305 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 51,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,637 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,226 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,999 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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R116 XKR is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 24,285 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 R116 XKR, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R116 XKR registered?

R116 XKR is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R116 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 XKR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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