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R158 CVG

1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W22,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 CVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 W
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 16 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members play in fork bushes (2.3.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,444 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,463 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,101 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 W?

Based on 1,002 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
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R158 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 22,088 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 Gsxr 600 W fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R158 CVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R158 CVG registered?

R158 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R158 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 CVG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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