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J947 GGT

1998 Suzuki GSF400

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,238 mi
Last recorded55,238 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF40031,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 GGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,238 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,238 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,286 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

throttle grip torn

Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,286 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

throttle grip torn

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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J947 GGT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400 in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 31,837 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 J947 GGT, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J947 GGT registered?

J947 GGT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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