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L114 GDA

1994 Suzuki VS1400

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,868 mi
Last recorded37,868 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VS140021,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 GDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1994
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 37,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 37,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front brake hose has alloy end

Fail 15 Jun 2023 37,407 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front brake hose has alloy end

Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,350 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,866 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released REAR PEDAL SWITCH (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,400 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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L114 GDA is a 1994 Suzuki VS1400 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,466 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L114 GDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L114 GDA is a 1994 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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