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R149 FKP

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,556 mi
Last recorded34,556 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 FKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,527 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,028 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,984 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,629 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 23,614 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 21,788 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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R149 FKP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R149 FKP, 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 R149 FKP registered?

R149 FKP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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