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N315 OAE

2002 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

16,519 mi
Last recorded16,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF40024,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 OAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,519 miles

Front brake unions alloy

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 16,517 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front brake unions alloy

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 16,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

alloy fittings front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,455 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake unions are alloy

front brake unions are alloy.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 16,445 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake unions are alloy

front brake unions are alloy.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,287 miles

alloy bolt fitted to front master cylinder (not recommended for road use)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 16,281 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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

alloy bolt fitted to front master cylinder (not recommended for road use)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,978 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake fittings aliminium

Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,974 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake fittings aliminium

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

frront brake unions made of aliminium.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,149 miles

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

alloy banjo bolt fitted to front brake (not recommended for road use)

front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2009 15,117 miles

alloy banjo bolt fitted to front hose (not recommended for road use)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 15,117 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

alloy banjo bolt fitted to front hose (not recommended for road use)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 14,518 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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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N315 OAE is a 2002 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSF400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 24,764 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 N315 OAE, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki GSF400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N315 OAE is a 2002 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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