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R108 CEX

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,882 mi
Last recorded32,882 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 CEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,882 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,546 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 32,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,353 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 30,459 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Twin headlamps operate on dip beam only.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 30,459 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Twin headlamps operate on dip beam only.

Pass 13 May 2012 26,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,457 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,457 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 15,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,687 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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R108 CEX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R108 CEX, 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 R108 CEX registered?

R108 CEX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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