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W189 BFV

2000 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,969 mi
Last recorded34,969 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSXR60019,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 BFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,969 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 34,969 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,049 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 33,049 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,589 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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
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W189 BFV is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 19,649 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 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 W189 BFV, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W189 BFV is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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