MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF400?
Based on 4,073 MOT tests across 688 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K491 JVX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 31,932 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 K491 JVX, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K491 JVX registered?
K491 JVX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 20 February 1997.
Is K491 JVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for K491 JVX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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