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T197 LRP

1999 Suzuki GSX1300R

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,522 mi
Last recorded37,522 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R23,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 LRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 37,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 37,216 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 37,216 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 35,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 35,181 miles

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 35,181 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned less than 180mm distance between lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Throttle slow to return

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,920 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,230 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,305 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,002 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 17,991 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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T197 LRP is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,210 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 GSX1300R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T197 LRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T197 LRP registered?

T197 LRP is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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