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R157 AMS

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 AMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside front brake disc bobbins slightly worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 44,555 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,712 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 37,875 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 33,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,752 miles

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

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

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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R157 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R157 AMS, 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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R157 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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