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R116 XYA

1997 Suzuki VS1400

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,544 mi
Last recorded2,544 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS140015,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 2,544 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 29 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 29 miles

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,797 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,466 miles

Exhaust noisy BAFFEL FITTED (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 213,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,366 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,623 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Full Suzuki VS1400 reliability report

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R116 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki VS1400 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 15,020 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R116 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R116 XYA registered?

R116 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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