MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH. (5.2.3 (j))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH. (5.2.3 (j))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drive chain (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted resevoir to master cylinder hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drive chain (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Light cracking/perishing to fuel line
Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Signs of minor oil leaks
Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Nearside Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Offside Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
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 Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Offside Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?
Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.
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JEY 496Y is a 1997 Suzuki Katana in Blue with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 17,540 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 Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEY 496Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Katana is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JEY 496Y is a 1997 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 24 January 1997.
Is JEY 496Y safe to buy?
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