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R118 MBV

1997 Suzuki Gsx

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,492 mi
Last recorded44,492 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsx28,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 44,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork casing cracked and leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 43,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 43,499 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 43,480 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,135 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Chain guard missing

Fail 8 Apr 2021 42,121 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Chain guard missing

Fail 6 Oct 2020 69,014 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard missing

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

Front clutch cable catching on steering

Front screen insecure

Offside Front brake line rubbing on fork

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 66,535 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,011 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,996 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))

Fail 12 Nov 2015 60,996 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,759 miles

Gear change bush needs renewing slightly sloppy but not yet dangerous.

Nearside Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,686 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 57,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 56,771 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,903 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 55,329 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 55,329 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,054 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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R118 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,989 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R118 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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