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Y523 HKU

2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,535 mi
Last recorded43,535 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y18,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 HKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX-R750Y
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 43,097 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 43,086 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front hand brake lever end broken off

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,668 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not excessive

Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,661 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 42,050 miles

Offside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 39,700 miles

rear shock slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2019 39,612 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock front brake comes on when turned to the left (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear shock slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,487 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,308 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 20,364 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,246 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,834 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,824 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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Y523 HKU 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 78.3%.

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 Y523 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y523 HKU registered?

Y523 HKU is a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750Y, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y523 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y523 HKU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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