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M965 ACK

1998 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,589 mi
Last recorded32,589 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF40031,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 ACK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,589 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,450 miles

The bike has anodised aluminium brake hose fitting that arent recommeded for road use

Fail 26 Jul 2019 32,450 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,383 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,844 miles

The drive chain is rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2017 31,830 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,297 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,854 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,540 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

The rear brake is slightly spongy

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,814 miles

Clutch cable Freyed

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake Pipes Have Alloy Fittings

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,598 miles

Brake hoses have anodised alloy fittings not recomended for road use

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,057 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,981 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

alloy brake pipe fittings at the time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,661 miles

Anodised alloy brake pipe fittings fitted to front.Also rear brake pedal has quite a lot of travel.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,147 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,675 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 21,855 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF400?

Based on 4,073 MOT tests across 688 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
581
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
688
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 156
reflector on motorcycle missing 78
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
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M965 ACK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 31,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M965 ACK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M965 ACK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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