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G238 NVF

1990 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,885 mi
Last recorded54,885 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GSF40030,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 NVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,731 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 46,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 May 2008 46,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,101 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF400?

Based on 4,073 MOT tests across 688 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
581
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
688
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 156
reflector on motorcycle missing 78
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
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G238 NVF is a 1990 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,570 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 GSF400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G238 NVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G238 NVF registered?

G238 NVF is a 1990 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G238 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G238 NVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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