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R161 FCA

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,686 mi
Last recorded40,686 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 FCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,686 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

clutch lever loose

Pass 13 May 2022 40,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,436 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 35,927 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 33,350 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,840 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,840 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 25,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,510 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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R161 FCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R161 FCA, 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 R161 FCA registered?

R161 FCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R161 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 FCA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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