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H816 FEW

1991 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,954 mi
Last recorded37,954 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GSF40031,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH816 FEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2010 38,699 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2009 37,252 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

The front disc is too small and this means that the pads do not make full contact with the disc.This means that the pad will jam against each other rendering the brake useless.Verry Dangerous!!!!

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,807 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,017 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF400?

Based on 4,073 MOT tests across 688 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
581
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
688
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 156
reflector on motorcycle missing 78
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
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H816 FEW is a 1991 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 31,300 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 GSF400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H816 FEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H816 FEW registered?

H816 FEW is a 1991 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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