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R311 DKX

1997 Suzuki GSX750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX75030,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 DKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,587 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 34,582 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 May 2015 34,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,573 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,573 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 4,356 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 4,356 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front fork (dust seals) slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front fork (dust seals) slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,185 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 26,164 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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R311 DKX is a 1997 Suzuki GSX750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 30,980 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R311 DKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R311 DKX registered?

R311 DKX is a 1997 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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