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R214 XAO

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,089 mi
Last recorded59,089 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 60039,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 XAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,270 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,270 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,835 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,767 miles

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

riders seat slight movement

Pass 7 May 2016 43,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyre has had a puncture repair plug fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2013 39,640 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,640 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 39,121 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 36,885 miles

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

Rear tyre slightly worn

Fail 3 May 2011 36,885 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,579 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,327 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,122 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
864
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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R214 XAO is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsxr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R214 XAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R214 XAO registered?

R214 XAO is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R214 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 XAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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