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K836 PAE

1997 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,359 mi
Last recorded58,359 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF40031,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK836 PAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,359 miles

Brake binding but not excessively all brakes front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort all brakes front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion to all shock linkages and casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,194 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,512 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,429 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,243 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,243 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,029 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,676 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 23,661 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,661 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,492 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,600 miles

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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K836 PAE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K836 PAE, 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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K836 PAE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 22 July 1997.

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