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M971 OGM

1994 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,315 mi
Last recorded27,315 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GSF40023,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 OGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 27,315 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake arm. (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,069 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 27,069 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 26,953 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 26,953 miles

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 23,420 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 22,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,438 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 18,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 15,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 12,240 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2005 12,236 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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M971 OGM is a 1994 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 23,220 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 GSF400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M971 OGM, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M971 OGM is a 1994 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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