MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?
Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R59 VLP is a 1997 Suzuki Katana in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 17,540 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 Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R59 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Katana is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R59 VLP registered?
R59 VLP is a 1997 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R59 VLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R59 VLP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R59 VLP have outstanding finance?
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