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Y861 WHE

2001 Suzuki Gsxr

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,725 mi
Last recorded39,725 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Gsxr21,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 WHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 39,725 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 39,725 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 37,221 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 34,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 33,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 31,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 30,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 27,958 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,827 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 25,827 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 20,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 15,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 14,617 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,343 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 12,581 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,274 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 10,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,670 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 5,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 3,086 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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Y861 WHE is a 2001 Suzuki Gsxr in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 21,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsxr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y861 WHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y861 WHE registered?

Y861 WHE is a 2001 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y861 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 WHE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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