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R140 HVW

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,812 mi
Last recorded23,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 23,781 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired mesh cover fitted over head light (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,300 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 12 Nov 2015 20,209 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,541 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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R140 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R140 HVW, 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 R140 HVW registered?

R140 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R140 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 HVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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