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R158 HVW

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 18,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,831 miles

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 11 May 2010 12,588 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 12,588 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,829 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 11,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,297 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 9,817 miles

Nearside Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear indicators slightly obscured by rear number plate

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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R158 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R158 HVW, 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 R158 HVW registered?

R158 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R158 HVW safe to buy?

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