MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
chain guard missing.
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX400?
Based on 3,656 MOT tests across 704 vehicles.
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ELX 488Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1983 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 33,582 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 ELX 488Y, 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 43 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ELX 488Y is a 1983 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 11 July 1983.
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