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W987 JJA

2000 Suzuki GSX-R750Y

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,478 mi
Last recorded37,478 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSX-R750Y21,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 JJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX-R750Y
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 37,239 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 37,239 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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced low beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock clutch cable catching (2.1.4 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose front mounting bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 35,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 35,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 35,162 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front footrest bracket bent

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear tyre in poor codition

Fail 1 Jul 2017 35,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired no lens (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front footrest bracket bent

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear tyre in poor codition

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,960 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 34,960 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,583 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,785 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2007 32,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,707 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 30,707 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX-R750Y?

Based on 1,825 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 11
Direction indicator not working 10
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W987 JJA is a 2000 Suzuki GSX-R750Y in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSX-R750Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,227 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 GSX-R750Y fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W987 JJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX-R750Y typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GSX-R750Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W987 JJA registered?

W987 JJA is a 2000 Suzuki GSX-R750Y, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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