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R140 OEH

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,320 mi
Last recorded31,320 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 OEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 31,320 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 31,246 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 31,246 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,759 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Service cracks in parts of tread

Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,312 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 29,036 miles

Front slight bind front brakes.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 29,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front slight bind front brakes.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,033 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014
Fail 7 Aug 2014 24,324 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,835 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,368 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,219 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 20,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,834 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 16,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 16,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 15,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,408 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R140 OEH is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R140 OEH, 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 R140 OEH registered?

R140 OEH is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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