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E337 CGN

1998 Suzuki GSXR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,014 mi
Last recorded20,014 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR40027,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE337 CGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 20,014 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,821 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,648 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 16,648 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 16,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

twin head lights fitted offside side light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 56,767 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR400?

Based on 2,330 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
559
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 78
reflector on motorcycle missing 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Drive chain excessively loose 25
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E337 CGN is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 27,362 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 GSXR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E337 CGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E337 CGN registered?

E337 CGN is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is E337 CGN safe to buy?

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