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P16 RCR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Gold Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,415 mi
Last recorded10,415 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 RCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 10,415 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 9,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 7,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 8,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 8,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 2,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 2,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 1,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 271 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

advise rear tyre side walls split! no ply or cord exposed at time of test! advise replacement!

Fail 22 Sep 2011 269 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

advise rear tyre side walls split! no ply or cord exposed at time of test! advise replacement!

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,361 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,211 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 26,198 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,470 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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P16 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Gold with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P16 RCR, 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 P16 RCR registered?

P16 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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