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R160 FGP

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,656 mi
Last recorded37,656 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 37,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 34,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,929 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,928 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,179 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 28,173 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,501 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 24,501 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,922 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,285 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 20,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,282 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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R160 FGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R160 FGP, 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 R160 FGP registered?

R160 FGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R160 FGP safe to buy?

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