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BJ55 VNL

2005 Suzuki GSX1400

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,208 mi
Last recorded22,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSX140015,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1400
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 22,208 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 21,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,683 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 20,683 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 20,187 miles

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

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 position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,332 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 16,332 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,963 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,081 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1400?

Based on 66,306 MOT tests across 4,395 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 700
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 189
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
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BJ55 VNL is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1400 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 15,356 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 GSX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 VNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSX1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ55 VNL registered?

BJ55 VNL is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1400, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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