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G909 XWS

1998 Suzuki GSF400

Orange Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,084 mi
Last recorded47,084 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF40031,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG909 XWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,084 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 47,084 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,047 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 32,391 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 32,381 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 27,541 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 27,541 miles

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

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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G909 XWS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400 in Orange with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 31,837 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 G909 XWS, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G909 XWS registered?

G909 XWS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is G909 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G909 XWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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