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JIW 1400

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,175 mi
Last recorded13,175 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 1400
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 13,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 13,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 13,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,115 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 13,112 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 13,021 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 12,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,826 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 12,337 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,169 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 12,167 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,956 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,692 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,692 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,513 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 11,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 11,377 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,377 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 11,140 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 11,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,541 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 10,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,500 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,015 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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JIW 1400 is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 22,572 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 GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIW 1400, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JIW 1400 registered?

JIW 1400 is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is JIW 1400 safe to buy?

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