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P281 JPY

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,631 mi
Last recorded33,631 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 JPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,631 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,631 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,284 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,604 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?

Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,564
reflector on motorcycle missing 3,182
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,993
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,587
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,361
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P281 JPY is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 26,286 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 GSXR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 JPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P281 JPY registered?

P281 JPY is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P281 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 JPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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