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M398 SGW

1999 Suzuki GSF400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

397 mi
Last recorded397 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF40029,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 SGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 397 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,153 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,153 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,261 miles

Revs pick up slightly when holding steering on a right hand lock.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,597 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,597 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,936 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,936 miles

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

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,740 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,013 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,013 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT - 1MM !!!!!!!!

Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 33,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 33,029 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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M398 SGW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 29,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M398 SGW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M398 SGW registered?

M398 SGW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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