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J494 LFW

1992 Suzuki Gsxr

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

37,216 mi
Last recorded37,216 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Gsxr29,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 LFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 37,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 37,015 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

gear change loose

lighting poor illumination

Fail 28 Jul 2016 37,015 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

gear change loose

Pass 2 May 2015 36,163 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 36,163 miles

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

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,324 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,324 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,059 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 32,059 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 30,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,316 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,776 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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J494 LFW is a 1992 Suzuki Gsxr in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 29,642 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 Gsxr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J494 LFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J494 LFW registered?

J494 LFW is a 1992 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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