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F197 BFL

1989 Suzuki Savage

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,583 mi
Last recorded18,583 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Savage12,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 BFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSavage
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 18,583 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 18,573 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,546 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Usual for this kind of conversion. on the limit (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 18,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 17,811 miles

Front mudguard slightly rubbing on front tyre.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear mudguard badly corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,053 miles

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

Rear tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,697 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 16,692 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,784 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,527 miles

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

front caliper requires service.

number plate cracked.

Pass 31 May 2014 12,965 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,826 miles

front tyre is heavily perished

Pass 16 Jan 2010 10,950 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Savage?

Based on 1,000 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator missing 6
Direction indicator not working 5
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F197 BFL is a 1989 Suzuki Savage in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Savage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 12,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Savage fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F197 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Savage typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki Savage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F197 BFL registered?

F197 BFL is a 1989 Suzuki Savage, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F197 BFL safe to buy?

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