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W196 VRE

2000 Suzuki GSXR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,421 mi
Last recorded43,421 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSXR60019,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 VRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 107,349 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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,168 miles

drive chain slightly loose

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,681 miles

Nearside Front NO LEFT MIRROR

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 37,583 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front NO LEFT MIRROR

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,282 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,282 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pessure low Front and Rear!.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,268 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,264 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 21,264 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,657 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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W196 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W196 VRE, 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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W196 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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