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Suzuki GSXR600

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 600 cc

S97 RALMOT history

S97 RAL is a red petrol Suzuki GSXR600 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 40,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,196 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSXR600
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 RAL was last recorded at 40,196 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,159 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,196 miles
  • 2023 – 33,560 miles
  • 2022 – 31,771 miles
  • 2021 – 30,681 miles
  • 2019 – 29,793 miles
  • 2017 – 28,074 miles
  • 2016 – 28,069 miles
  • 2015 – 28,058 miles
  • 2014 – 27,898 miles
  • 2011 – 27,892 miles
  • 2008 – 27,731 miles
  • 2007 – 27,069 miles
  • 2006 – 26,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,196 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,196 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    966033046357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail40,159 miles (+6,599)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,159 miles
    Test number
    892796370948
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock wiring fouling on lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc bobins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass33,560 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    33,560 miles
    Test number
    752605875546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,771 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,771 miles
    Test number
    265477942826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,681 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    279602644136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,793 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    796854858013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,074 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,074 miles
    Test number
    104325066700
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  8. Pass28,069 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    279939873313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,058 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,058 miles
    Test number
    705309895141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,898 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,898 miles
    Test number
    337924114460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,892 miles
    Test number
    299687741487
    • NoteClutch lever pivot worn
  12. Fail27,892 miles (+161)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,892 miles
    Test number
    689980721189
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
    • NoteClutch and front brake lever pivot points worn
  13. Pass27,731 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    724313368236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,069 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    234268457227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,665 miles
    Test number
    862105976121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 RAL

Does S97 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 RAL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 RAL?
The MOT on S97 RAL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 RAL done?
S97 RAL was recorded at 40,196 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 686 miles a year.
Has S97 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 RAL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S97 RAL 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 S97 RAL find?
S97 RAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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