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R179 RNK

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,580 mi
Last recorded56,580 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 RNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,580 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 56,580 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,979 miles

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

nearside tail light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,979 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

nearside tail light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,400 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 49,400 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2013 42,612 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 42,612 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,107 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake lever travels excessively

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,491 miles

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

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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R179 RNK is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R179 RNK, 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 R179 RNK registered?

R179 RNK is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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