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R158 PFJ

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,305 mi
Last recorded24,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 PFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,449 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 21,411 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,361 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,360 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 PFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

R158 PFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R158 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 PFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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