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R737 VLK

1997 Suzuki GSXR750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,282 mi
Last recorded29,282 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR75025,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 VLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR750
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 29,282 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 29,282 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 27,140 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 27,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 26,280 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 22,548 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

steering damper not working

Fail 8 May 2015 20,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

steering damper not working

Pass 8 Feb 2014 22,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 19,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 14,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,251 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 12,187 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,765 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 10,765 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 10,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR750?

Based on 120,828 MOT tests across 12,545 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
12,545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,706
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,690
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 956
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
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R737 VLK is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 25,225 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 GSXR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R737 VLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R737 VLK registered?

R737 VLK is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR750, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R737 VLK safe to buy?

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