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R95 MBV

1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,488 mi
Last recorded15,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 40039,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,935 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 14,908 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,675 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 13,648 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,026 miles

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

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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R95 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 39,780 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 R95 MBV, 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 29 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 R95 MBV registered?

R95 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsxr 400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R95 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 MBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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