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Y479 WCE

2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,504 mi
Last recorded25,504 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y18,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 WCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX-R750Y
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 25,504 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 25,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 25,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 25,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 25,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 25,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,526 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,054 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 21,933 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,593 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 19,593 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,265 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,046 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 14,394 miles

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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Y479 WCE is a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,303 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 Y479 WCE, 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 25 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 Y479 WCE registered?

Y479 WCE is a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y479 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 WCE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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