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P455 NRK

1997 Suzuki GSXR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,472 mi
Last recorded41,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR60026,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 NRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,818 miles

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

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

after market exhaust fitted with baffles

front tyre worn low and uneven

horn weak

long travel on front brake lever

long travel on rear foot pedal

Fail 31 Jul 2018 40,818 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

after market exhaust fitted with baffles

front tyre worn low and uneven

horn weak

long travel on front brake lever

long travel on rear foot pedal

Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,740 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside advise reposition footrest

Offside advise reposition footrests

Rear advise indicator position should be changed to ensure rider safety

Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,740 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside advise reposition footrest

Offside advise reposition footrests

Rear advise indicator position should be changed to ensure rider safety

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 35,864 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,500 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 35,500 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2014 35,297 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2013 34,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,609 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

gear lever cover/rubber missing

Fail 1 Oct 2011 34,595 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

gear lever cover/rubber missing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,024 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007
Fail 22 Aug 2007

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,708 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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P455 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P455 NRK, 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 P455 NRK registered?

P455 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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