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S197 REG

1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,656 mi
Last recorded24,656 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W22,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 REG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 W
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,400 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 16,400 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear tyre designed for racing use although doesn't state not for highway use.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,730 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 W?

Based on 1,002 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
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S197 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 22,088 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 W fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S197 REG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 REG registered?

S197 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S197 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 REG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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