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S947 BYJ

1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F

Maroon Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,548 mi
Last recorded43,548 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F22,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 BYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 750 F
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 43,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,801 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 39,801 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,723 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 33,723 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019
Fail 2 Feb 2019 31,400 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perrished & split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine has slight oil leak from front

Presented for test without front mudguard fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,304 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,307 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,445 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 23,431 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,724 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 750 F?

Based on 842 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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S947 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F in Maroon with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 22,850 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 Gsx 750 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S947 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 750 F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 750 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S947 BYJ registered?

S947 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsx 750 F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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