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F408 VVC

1990 Suzuki GSX400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,750 mi
Last recorded19,750 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GSX40024,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 VVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 19,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

a removable baffle fitted to silencer at time of retest

gear change linkeg worn and lose on shaft

rear damper and spring badley rusted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 19,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

a removable baffle fitted to silencer at time of retest

gear change linkeg worn and lose on shaft

rear damper and spring badley rusted

Fail 5 Sep 2012 19,342 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

gear change linkeg worn and lose on shaft

rear damper and spring badley rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,500 miles

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

main beam tell tail inop

Fail 10 Apr 2010 18,500 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,775 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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F408 VVC is a 1990 Suzuki GSX400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 24,965 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 GSX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F408 VVC, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F408 VVC is a 1990 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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