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B811 EHR

1985 Suzuki GSX400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,246 mi
Last recorded22,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1985 Suzuki GSX40029,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB811 EHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 22,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 21,764 miles

Front Brake hose fittings corroded

Front Mudguard badly corroded

Front Tyre cracked and perished

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Mudguard / light support badly corroded

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 21,751 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake hose fittings corroded

Front Mudguard badly corroded

Front Tyre cracked and perished

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Mudguard / light support badly corroded

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,276 miles

Front tyre cracking

Rear position lamp is rusty where it joins the mudguard

Fail 18 Jul 2014 21,226 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front tyre cracking

Rear position lamp is rusty where it joins the mudguard

Fail 31 Mar 2012 20,107 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear mudguard corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,107 miles

rear mudguard corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,828 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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B811 EHR is a 1985 Suzuki GSX400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 29,194 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 B811 EHR, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B811 EHR registered?

B811 EHR is a 1985 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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