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R138 DVU

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,137 mi
Last recorded47,137 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 DVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,137 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,021 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 47,014 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,009 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,758 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 41,758 miles

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

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 38,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 38,230 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front brake hoses not secured at bottom

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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R138 DVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R138 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R138 DVU registered?

R138 DVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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