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G229 SBV

2000 Suzuki Gsxr 400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,850 mi
Last recorded38,850 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Gsxr 40028,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 SBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2010 38,850 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 34,683 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,561 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,323 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 29,319 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,374 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 27,370 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 400?

Based on 777 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Drive chain excessively loose 11
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G229 SBV is a 2000 Suzuki Gsxr 400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Gsxr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 28,123 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 Gsxr 400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G229 SBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G229 SBV is a 2000 Suzuki Gsxr 400, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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