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K898 ACK

1998 Suzuki GSXR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,325 mi
Last recorded34,325 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR40027,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 ACK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,325 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,327 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,327 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,589 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 13 Mar 2014 27,578 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 1 Mar 2013 23,216 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,216 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 19,216 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 17,183 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 17,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

front mudguard insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,921 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 16,921 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR400?

Based on 2,330 MOT tests across 442 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
559
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 78
reflector on motorcycle missing 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Drive chain excessively loose 25
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K898 ACK is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 27,362 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 GSXR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K898 ACK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K898 ACK is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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