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H227 BGN

1991 Suzuki GSXR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,858 mi
Last recorded41,858 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GSXR40029,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 BGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,858 miles

Front headlight protector/fairing broken

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 41,858 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective pinch bolts broken x2 (5.2.1 (d))

Front headlight protector/fairing broken

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,361 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,501 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 37,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,992 miles

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

Nearside handle bar grip slightly loose

Fail 22 Jun 2013 34,421 miles

Nearside handle bar grip slightly loose

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 34,421 miles

Nearside handle bar grip slightly loose

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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H227 BGN is a 1991 Suzuki GSXR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki GSXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 29,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H227 BGN, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki GSXR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H227 BGN is a 1991 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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