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V388 JDW

1999 Suzuki GSX750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,954 mi
Last recorded46,954 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX75022,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 JDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 44,997 miles

Offside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 44,997 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,430 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 43,430 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 41,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,267 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 28,267 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,282 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,272 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 9,739 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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V388 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki GSX750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 22,509 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V388 JDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V388 JDW registered?

V388 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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