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R103 XPX

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,964 mi
Last recorded23,964 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 XPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 23,964 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 23,964 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,253 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 22,253 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

left highbeam not working

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,758 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake pads looking old and dried would recommend new pads fitting shortly

Fail 23 Apr 2010 19,758 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,675 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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R103 XPX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R103 XPX, 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 R103 XPX registered?

R103 XPX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R103 XPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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