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Suzuki GSXR600

White and Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 600 cc

R599 YOWMOT history

R599 YOW is a white and blue petrol Suzuki GSXR600 first used on 23 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 33,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
33,775 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 YOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSXR600
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
600 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 YOW was last recorded at 33,775 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,792 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
983 miles
Average per year
816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,775 miles
  • 2023 – 32,792 miles
  • 2021 – 32,792 miles
  • 2018 – 32,025 miles
  • 2016 – 31,577 miles
  • 2015 – 30,655 miles
  • 2011 – 25,111 miles
  • 2008 – 22,098 miles
  • 2006 – 18,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,775 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,775 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    185066597511
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass32,792 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    418653164028
    • MinorIndicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail32,792 miles2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    410808166741
    • Repaired at testFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass32,792 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    933070690478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,025 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    999202152207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,577 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,577 miles
    Test number
    224123934767
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play slight up/down free play when wheel raised. (2.4.A2a(i))

  7. Pass30,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,655 miles
    Test number
    269887325479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,655 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,655 miles
    Test number
    677607425189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

  9. Fail30,655 miles (+5,544)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,655 miles
    Test number
    656702225106
    • FailureFront Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  10. Pass25,111 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,111 miles
    Test number
    986323861095
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass22,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,098 miles
    Test number
    862979788204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  12. Fail22,098 miles (+4,012)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,098 miles
    Test number
    340949088407
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteNo rear chain gaurd fitted to machine. Front brake lever travel is excessive.

  13. Pass18,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,086 miles
    Test number
    862265946114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,080 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,080 miles
    Test number
    141475846121
    • FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Questions about R599 YOW

Does R599 YOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 YOW expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 YOW?
The MOT on R599 YOW expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 YOW done?
R599 YOW was recorded at 33,775 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 816 miles a year.
Has R599 YOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 YOW has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on R599 YOW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R599 YOW find?
R599 YOW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: drive chain slightly loose; shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals.

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