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H989 JVR

1991 Suzuki GSXR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,077 mi
Last recorded34,077 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GSXR40029,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 JVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 34,077 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 21 Aug 2025 34,077 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 47,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,487 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 47,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Screen cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 33,293 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Screen cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 27,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2015 23,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 22,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,397 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 20,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 17,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 17,217 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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H989 JVR is a 1991 Suzuki GSXR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H989 JVR, 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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What year was H989 JVR registered?

H989 JVR is a 1991 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H989 JVR safe to buy?

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