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J253 EUB

1996 Suzuki GSX400

Purple Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,134 mi
Last recorded23,134 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX40033,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 EUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX400
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,134 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 23,134 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,350 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 22,263 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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J253 EUB is a 1996 Suzuki GSX400 in Purple with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSX400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 33,542 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 J253 EUB, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSX400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J253 EUB registered?

J253 EUB is a 1996 Suzuki GSX400, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is J253 EUB safe to buy?

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