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E987 NOT

1997 Suzuki GSXR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,560 mi
Last recorded5,560 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR40030,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 NOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 5,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,330 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 1 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 1 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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E987 NOT is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,536 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 E987 NOT, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E987 NOT registered?

E987 NOT is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is E987 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E987 NOT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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