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S491 VBL

1999 Suzuki GSXR750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,890 mi
Last recorded38,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSXR75021,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 VBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR750
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 38,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 35,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,184 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 32,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake fluid low above min

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

Pass 25 May 2019 31,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 29,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 27,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 6,903 miles

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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S491 VBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSXR750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSXR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 21,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S491 VBL, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSXR750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S491 VBL registered?

S491 VBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSXR750, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S491 VBL safe to buy?

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