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G38 XTY

1997 Suzuki GSXR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,520 mi
Last recorded42,520 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR40030,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 XTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 42,520 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,341 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 40,414 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,232 miles

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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G38 XTY is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,536 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 G38 XTY, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G38 XTY registered?

G38 XTY is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is G38 XTY safe to buy?

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