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W189 YAV

2000 Suzuki GSXR600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,310 mi
Last recorded32,310 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSXR60019,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 YAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,310 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 32,268 miles

Central Lower Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Front tyre pressure low, 6psi.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,034 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 32,030 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front shocks weather seals perished.

Pass switch not working.

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,047 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

fuel cap seal slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,035 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

fuel cap seal slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,453 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 30,453 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,660 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 28,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

lock nut missing from clutch lever pivot

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,400 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 23,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 22,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,080 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 17,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,268 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 15,265 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 13,140 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
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W189 YAV is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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