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J866 WRF

1996 Suzuki GSF400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,628 mi
Last recorded36,628 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF40028,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 WRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,707 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,688 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front valve stem slightly perished

Fail 10 Oct 2011 28,564 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,564 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 26,442 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,065 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2009 26,065 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,074 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,200 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 24,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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J866 WRF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J866 WRF, 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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J866 WRF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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