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R161 KAV

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,876 mi
Last recorded28,876 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 KAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,876 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 28,876 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,498 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,630 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,637 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 16,637 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,817 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 13,817 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 13,050 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,418 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 KAV is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R161 KAV, 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 KAV registered?

R161 KAV is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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