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GBM 399T

1979 Suzuki SP370

Red Petrol 368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,902 mi
Last recorded27,902 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Suzuki SP37015,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBM 399T
MakeSuzuki
ModelSP370
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine368cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2010 27,902 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 27,902 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,514 miles

exhaust very thin + corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 25,399 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

exhaust very thin + corroded

rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,543 miles

front tyre perrished on side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2008 21,374 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

corrosion on front spokes

front indicators interfering with position lamp

front tyre perrished on side wall

travel on rear brake

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,465 miles

front and rear tyres perrished

Fail 6 Jun 2007 19,456 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki SP370?

Based on 633 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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GBM 399T is a 1979 Suzuki SP370 in Red with a 368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki SP370 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,188 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 SP370 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBM 399T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SP370 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Suzuki SP370 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBM 399T registered?

GBM 399T is a 1979 Suzuki SP370, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is GBM 399T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBM 399T shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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