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M848 DOY

1999 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,638 mi
Last recorded33,638 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF40029,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 DOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 33,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,460 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 33,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside indicator (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 32,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 27,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 22,579 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 22,579 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 21,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 21,587 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 20,895 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 20,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,869 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,315 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 18,315 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,385 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,688 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,688 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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M848 DOY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 M848 DOY, 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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M848 DOY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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