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L396 WLM

1994 Suzuki Gsx

Purple Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,539 mi
Last recorded35,539 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Gsx27,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 WLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,539 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,502 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 34,341 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2014 34,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

exhaust close to swingarm

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2012 34,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,311 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 29,670 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,117 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 26,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 28,411 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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L396 WLM is a 1994 Suzuki Gsx in Purple with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 27,570 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L396 WLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L396 WLM is a 1994 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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