MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF400?
Based on 4,073 MOT tests across 688 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J196 NJR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400 in Orange with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J196 NJR, 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.
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What year was J196 NJR registered?
J196 NJR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 15 April 1997.
Is J196 NJR safe to buy?
The MOT history for J196 NJR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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