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L281 UBR

1997 Suzuki GSXR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,817 mi
Last recorded31,817 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR40030,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 UBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,817 miles

play in front discs (floating)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 31,804 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in front discs (floating)

Pass 31 May 2012 31,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 10,122 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

slightly binding front brake

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,122 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slightly binding front brake

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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L281 UBR is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,536 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 L281 UBR, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L281 UBR registered?

L281 UBR is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR400, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is L281 UBR safe to buy?

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