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R185 WAM

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,899 mi
Last recorded43,899 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 WAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,899 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 43,894 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer hanging bracket rubber detreriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,363 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,148 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 43,148 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working when front brake operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 43,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,545 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 42,533 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute both sides (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 41,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2014 39,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake binding

Fail 8 Jun 2013 39,129 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake binding

Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 37,653 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 37,653 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,368 miles

ex non stock nsf ind dam

sh eng fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,835 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 33,805 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2007 32,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,809 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
Full Suzuki GSXR600 reliability report

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R185 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R185 WAM, 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 R185 WAM registered?

R185 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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