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F179 VWK

1995 Suzuki GSXR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,284 mi
Last recorded47,284 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GSXR40034,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 VWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,284 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 47,284 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,843 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank loose on front mounting

Fail 1 May 2012 46,843 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank loose on front mounting

front tyre low on pressure

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,801 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 28,798 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,965 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,965 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,965 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 27,965 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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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F179 VWK is a 1995 Suzuki GSXR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki GSXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 34,876 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 F179 VWK, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki GSXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F179 VWK is a 1995 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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