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R162 KAV

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,361 mi
Last recorded43,361 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 KAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,361 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 27,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 23,681 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,728 miles

front brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,061 miles

rear reflector partialy obscuring number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,406 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 21,406 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,266 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,152 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 19,018 miles

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,578 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,183 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 16,166 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear tyre ON the wear limit

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,834 miles

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

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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R162 KAV 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 82.4%.

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 R162 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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R162 KAV is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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