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W198 VRE

2000 Suzuki GSXR600

Purple Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,668 mi
Last recorded26,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSXR60019,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 VRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 26,668 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,337 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,974 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 23,837 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 23,837 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 23,022 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 23,022 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2013 21,333 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 21,333 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 20,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,038 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,038 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,907 miles

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

offside switch gear spins but not insecure.

Fail 19 Jun 2009

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

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

offside switch gear spins but not insecure.

Pass 14 May 2008 15,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,147 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 15,147 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 14,107 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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W198 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600 in Purple with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W198 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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What year was W198 VRE registered?

W198 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W198 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 VRE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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