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F212 BFL

1989 Suzuki GS450

Black Petrol 448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,869 mi
Last recorded26,869 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS45032,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 BFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS450
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine448cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,869 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 26,852 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,724 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS450?

Based on 1,256 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
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F212 BFL is a 1989 Suzuki GS450 in Black with a 448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GS450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 32,184 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 GS450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F212 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS450 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki GS450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F212 BFL registered?

F212 BFL is a 1989 Suzuki GS450, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F212 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F212 BFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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