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R493 TLE

1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,065 mi
Last recorded11,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W22,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 TLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 W
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2016 11,065 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,035 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,886 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 W?

Based on 1,002 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
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R493 TLE is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 22,088 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 600 W fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R493 TLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R493 TLE registered?

R493 TLE is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 600 W, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R493 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 TLE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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