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B159 RPR

1984 Suzuki GSX400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,367 mi
Last recorded50,367 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Suzuki GSX40031,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB159 RPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 50,367 miles

Offside Rear Footrest bent

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit, uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Footrest bent

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 49,896 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake nearing end of useable range.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 49,896 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Main support brace badly corroded/rusted through. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spot in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,986 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,596 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 44,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,060 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Left hand footrest damaged but not insecure

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 38,102 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,016 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,332 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 32,332 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 29,618 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 26,327 miles

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

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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B159 RPR is a 1984 Suzuki GSX400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 31,326 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 B159 RPR, 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 42 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B159 RPR registered?

B159 RPR is a 1984 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 17 December 1984.

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