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J653 GGO

1991 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,162 mi
Last recorded51,162 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GSF40031,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 GGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 51,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight bind on front wheel

Steering head bearings slightly loss

Fail 17 Mar 2022 51,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2016 51,139 miles

electrical wiring in engine area insecure

rear brake reservoir to brake cylinder clips missing

single seat fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

electrical wiring in engine area insecure

rear brake reservoir to brake cylinder clips missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,162 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 45,148 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 44,787 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,787 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,658 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

fork stanchions slightly pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,885 miles

1. rear tyre at legal limits. 2. drive chain becoming worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,081 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,588 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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J653 GGO is a 1991 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J653 GGO, 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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J653 GGO is a 1991 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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