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T185 RKR

1999 Suzuki Gsxr

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,292 mi
Last recorded30,292 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Gsxr25,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 RKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 48,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 43,642 miles

Travel in front brake lever but not affecting braking performance

Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,950 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,944 miles

DAYTIME MOT ONLY ) NOT TO BE USED IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS OR IN REDUCED LIGHT LIGHT

Pass 28 Apr 2018 3,134 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,709 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

front tyre in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 37,528 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

chain requires adjustment

Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,089 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 37,089 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 36,972 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 35,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,112 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,112 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,417 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 21 Aug 2009 32,417 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,108 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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T185 RKR is a 1999 Suzuki Gsxr in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,391 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T185 RKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T185 RKR registered?

T185 RKR is a 1999 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T185 RKR safe to buy?

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