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WAJ 577Y

1982 Suzuki GSX400

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,960 mi
Last recorded41,960 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Suzuki GSX40025,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAJ 577Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 37,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,386 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,433 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,744 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,089 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 35,089 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2011 34,649 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

advise fuel cap seal signs of perishing and cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

advise fuel cap seal signs of perishing and cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,371 miles

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

slight binding on front brake

Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake pedal slightly stiff but brake releasing ok

slight binding on front brake

Pass 16 May 2007 33,874 miles

slight softness on front brake

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

Pass 19 May 2006 33,030 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 33,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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WAJ 577Y is a 1982 Suzuki GSX400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 25,770 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 WAJ 577Y, 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 44 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WAJ 577Y is a 1982 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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