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R188 NVT

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,160 mi
Last recorded35,160 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 NVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 34,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 34,342 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,967 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 33,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,408 miles

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

Chain guard missing.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 33,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Chain guard missing.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,566 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,544 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,233 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,320 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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R188 NVT is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R188 NVT, 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 R188 NVT registered?

R188 NVT is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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