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M930 FGT

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,912 mi
Last recorded50,912 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 40039,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM930 FGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drive chain split link fitted

rear suspension poor damping

Fail 4 Feb 2019 50,900 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

drive chain split link fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,511 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn bobbins (3.2.A1l)

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

drive chain split link fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,481 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 46,489 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,178 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 44,178 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 400?

Based on 777 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Drive chain excessively loose 11
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M930 FGT is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 39,780 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 Gsxr 400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M930 FGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M930 FGT is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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