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F195 DFR

1988 Suzuki Gsx

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,237 mi
Last recorded60,237 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Gsx37,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF195 DFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 60,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,903 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 59,903 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 59,897 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,355 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 59,326 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 58,587 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,209 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,209 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,193 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 56,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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F195 DFR is a 1988 Suzuki Gsx in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 37,843 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F195 DFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F195 DFR registered?

F195 DFR is a 1988 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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