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R147 MNV

1998 Suzuki GSX750

Orange Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,576 mi
Last recorded40,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX75024,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,576 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 40,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 40,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose chain adjuster loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 35,885 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both sides (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,823 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both sides (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play both sides (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

handlebars slightly bent

oil on front tyre from leaking fork seals

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,461 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,408 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,294 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 23,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,134 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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R147 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSX750 in Orange with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 24,590 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R147 MNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R147 MNV registered?

R147 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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