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R178 RMO

1998 Suzuki GSX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,964 mi
Last recorded48,964 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX75024,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 RMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,964 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,581 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion dust seal missing (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,836 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 44,756 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,962 miles

Front fork dust seals deteriorated.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 42,962 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Front fork dust seals deteriorated.

Uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,019 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,019 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Rear indicator and number plate mount insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,963 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 31,509 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,729 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 29,727 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,905 miles

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

front brake calipers in need of overhaul

Fail 19 Jul 2008 26,905 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

drive chain loose

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 22,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,690 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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R178 RMO is a 1998 Suzuki GSX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 24,590 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 RMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R178 RMO is a 1998 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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