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R158 KKO

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,530 mi
Last recorded64,530 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 KKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,530 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,289 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 63,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

rear tyre rubbing fairing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,112 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,731 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 43,936 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 43,924 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,606 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,606 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,119 miles

front brake lever when on lowest reach setting has limited reserve travel

Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,119 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

front tyre is deformed and can be felt through steering in brake rollers

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,632 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 31,426 miles

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 KKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KKO, 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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R158 KKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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