MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Clutch cable badly frayed.
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Clutch cable badly frayed.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF400?
Based on 4,073 MOT tests across 688 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J551 ORN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 28,009 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 J551 ORN, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J551 ORN registered?
J551 ORN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 6 September 1996.
Is J551 ORN safe to buy?
The MOT history for J551 ORN shows 6 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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