CarVerify

Free Car Check

S87 JST

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,192 mi
Last recorded36,192 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 JST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
View full Suzuki GSXR600 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 36,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,476 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,229 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 27,753 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small and in one line (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working not working with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,676 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 27,676 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,215 miles

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

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 27,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,705 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 May 2010 26,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 26,534 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,901 miles

rear number plate small.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,992 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,216 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?

Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,564
reflector on motorcycle missing 3,182
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,993
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,587
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,361
Full Suzuki GSXR600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S87 JST is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 24,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S87 JST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S87 JST?

You can check the full history of S87 JST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S87 JST registered?

S87 JST is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S87 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 JST shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S87 JST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S87 JST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.