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L258 GVM

1994 Suzuki VS1400

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,073 mi
Last recorded53,073 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VS140021,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL258 GVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 53,073 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,014 miles

Offside and nearside front forks have a light misting of oil

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 51,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 50,291 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 48,547 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,222 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 46,222 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,950 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,471 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery cover insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

after market exhausts fitted,no markings,baffles fitted.

after market front crashbar mounting fractured

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 34,917 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,806 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

main beam warning lamp inop

Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,296 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
Full Suzuki VS1400 reliability report

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L258 GVM is a 1994 Suzuki VS1400 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L258 GVM, 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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What year was L258 GVM registered?

L258 GVM is a 1994 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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