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J269 GHU

1992 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,909 mi
Last recorded17,909 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GSF40026,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ269 GHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 17,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

advise security of l/h mirror

Fail 1 May 2019 17,851 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,568 miles

fairings missing

Fail 21 Apr 2018 17,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

fairings missing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,094 miles

front brake binding slightly.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake pads starting to crumble.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,094 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly.

front brake pads starting to crumble.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,624 miles

slight exhaust blow coming from exhaust joints.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,711 miles

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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J269 GHU is a 1992 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 26,838 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 J269 GHU, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J269 GHU registered?

J269 GHU is a 1992 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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