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GCK 969W

1981 Suzuki DR-Z400

White Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,793 mi
Last recorded15,793 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 Suzuki DR-Z40015,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCK 969W
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,809 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front tyre cracking

no indicators fitted at time of test

slight play in clutch lever pivots

Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,806 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front tyre cracking

no indicators fitted at time of test

slight play in clutch lever pivots

Pass 14 May 2008 14,798 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 14,798 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400?

Based on 1,602 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Horn not working 15
Tyre is unsuitable 13
Wheel spoke excessively loose 11
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GCK 969W is a 1981 Suzuki DR-Z400 in White with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Suzuki DR-Z400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 15,780 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 DR-Z400 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCK 969W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCK 969W registered?

GCK 969W is a 1981 Suzuki DR-Z400, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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