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E840 FEO

1996 Suzuki GSX400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,910 mi
Last recorded41,910 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX40033,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 FEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,910 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 41,857 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 41,700 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 41,588 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 41,007 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired ADJUSTMENT OF HEADLIGHT AIM INOP. (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 May 2017 40,958 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 40,948 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 40,796 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 40,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 40,499 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 40,391 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 40,391 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2011 40,198 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 40,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,628 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,240 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 May 2006 37,562 miles

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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E840 FEO is a 1996 Suzuki GSX400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 33,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E840 FEO, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E840 FEO registered?

E840 FEO is a 1996 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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