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GJ57 ZTD

2008 Suzuki GSX1400

Blue Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,941 mi
Last recorded26,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSX140011,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ZTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 26,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,302 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 25,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 24,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 24,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 24,107 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 24,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front n/s fork tube pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 23,885 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened both forks have signs of pitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 23,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,795 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 22,795 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 22,759 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both fork stanchions pitted and likely to cause a fork seal failure (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,757 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 22,751 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,673 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,224 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 13,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2011 10,774 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1400?

Based on 66,306 MOT tests across 4,395 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 700
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 189
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
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GJ57 ZTD is a 2008 Suzuki GSX1400 in Blue with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 11,733 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 GSX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ57 ZTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSX1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ57 ZTD registered?

GJ57 ZTD is a 2008 Suzuki GSX1400, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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