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JEY 496Y

1997 Suzuki Katana

Blue Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,972 mi
Last recorded7,972 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Katana17,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 496Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelKatana
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 7,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 2,971 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 2,971 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 2,925 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drive chain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 2,923 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 2,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 467 miles

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 6,514 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 6,514 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 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)

Pass 7 May 2014 2,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?

Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
439
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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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.

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