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M218 UKK

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,718 mi
Last recorded45,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 UKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 45,718 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 45,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,270 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,401 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,401 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 19,010 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,236 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2008 16,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 May 2008 16,595 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,650 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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M218 UKK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 M218 UKK, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M218 UKK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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