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R649 YAU

1998 Suzuki Gsxr 400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,459 mi
Last recorded26,459 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 40030,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 YAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,459 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower side fairings missing

Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,459 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower side fairings missing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,159 miles

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

Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,143 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 25,143 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,695 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 400?

Based on 777 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Drive chain excessively loose 11
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R649 YAU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 30,776 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 Gsxr 400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R649 YAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R649 YAU registered?

R649 YAU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxr 400, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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