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H263 PBR

1997 Suzuki GSF400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,288 mi
Last recorded55,288 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF40031,932 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 PBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,288 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,919 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,919 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 50,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 50,306 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

front forks have light trace of oil

horn insecure

nail in rear tyre

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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H263 PBR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 31,932 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 H263 PBR, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H263 PBR registered?

H263 PBR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is H263 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H263 PBR 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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