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Y974 OVN

2001 Suzuki Gsxr

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Gsxr21,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 OVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 48,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 48,944 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight lever sticking when pressed. (1.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake control. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,173 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 45,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,937 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 44,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,207 miles

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,778 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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Y974 OVN is a 2001 Suzuki Gsxr in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y974 OVN, 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 Y974 OVN registered?

Y974 OVN is a 2001 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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