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N847 HTW

1998 Suzuki GSF400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,778 mi
Last recorded41,778 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF40031,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 HTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,584 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 38,565 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,511 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,287 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 23,287 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N847 HTW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N847 HTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N847 HTW registered?

N847 HTW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF400, first registered on 27 September 1998.

Is N847 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N847 HTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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