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F238 THY

1989 Suzuki VS1400

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,129 mi
Last recorded67,129 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Suzuki VS140024,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 THY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 67,129 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure Heavy Corrosion Present, but not insecure.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 66,666 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure Heavy Corrosion Present, but not insecure.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 62,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 62,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,662 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,835 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 47,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 45,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 39,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 38,599 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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F238 THY is a 1989 Suzuki VS1400 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 24,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F238 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F238 THY registered?

F238 THY is a 1989 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F238 THY safe to buy?

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