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Q518HFR

2000 Suzuki GSX400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSX40028,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ518HFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 42,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,934 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 42,933 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,288 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,808 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,369 miles

O/S/F disc buttons slightly worn

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,981 miles

O/S/F brake disc bobbins have slight play

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 40,981 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

O/S/F brake disc bobbins have slight play

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,231 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,787 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,706 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,123 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX400?

Based on 3,656 MOT tests across 704 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
704
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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Q518HFR is a 2000 Suzuki GSX400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 28,244 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 GSX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q518HFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q518HFR registered?

Q518HFR is a 2000 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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