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H342 BYF

2002 Suzuki GSF400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

29,156 mi
Last recorded29,156 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF40024,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 BYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 27,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 27,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake travel attention soon

Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake travel attention soon

Pass 24 May 2011 25,645 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 25,645 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 May 2007 23,929 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 23,929 miles

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 23,885 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 529 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

wiring loom has lots of bare exposede wires may cause problems in the future

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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H342 BYF is a 2002 Suzuki GSF400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 24,764 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 H342 BYF, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H342 BYF is a 2002 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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