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H960 CCA

1997 Suzuki GSX400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,110 mi
Last recorded49,110 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX40027,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH960 CCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,110 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 49,110 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,043 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,068 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 43,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 38,430 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,245 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 36,245 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 36,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 35,626 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 35,826 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX400?

Based on 3,656 MOT tests across 704 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
704
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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H960 CCA is a 1997 Suzuki GSX400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 27,630 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 GSX400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H960 CCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX400 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H960 CCA is a 1997 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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