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R778 OLJ

1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,771 mi
Last recorded25,771 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 60021,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 OLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,708 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,998 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front mud guard loose

Head lighs blue

Rear No plate

White light showing to rear

Front disc bobbings badly worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 24,915 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front mud guard loose

Head lighs blue

Rear No plate

White light showing to rear

Front disc bobbings badly worn

Fail 10 Apr 2010 24,808 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 23,827 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,320 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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R778 OLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 21,222 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 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 R778 OLJ, 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 28 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 R778 OLJ registered?

R778 OLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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