MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSXRs year 1998

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Pass percent:73.54%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI GSXR year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:1,765 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	96
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Registration plate issues	59
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	29
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	15
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\|	14
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear 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\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. \|2.1.2d\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	96
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Registration plate issues	59
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	29
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	15
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\|	14
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear 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\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. \|2.1.2d\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSXRs year 1998

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