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R239 CVU

1998 Suzuki Gsxr

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,975 mi
Last recorded52,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr29,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 CVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,975 miles

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

chain guard missing

fuel tank securing bolt missing

Fail 1 Jun 2023 52,975 miles

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

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

chain guard missing

fuel tank securing bolt missing

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,099 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 48,099 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 48,027 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm pivot have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,420 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 46,349 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,306 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 45,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 50,643 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,545 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,950 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,466 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,818 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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R239 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 29,141 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 Gsxr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R239 CVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R239 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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