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OIL 424

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,579 mi
Last recorded21,579 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 424
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 21,579 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 21,248 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,445 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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OIL 424 is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OIL 424, 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 OIL 424 registered?

OIL 424 is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is OIL 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 424 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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