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R158 BDV

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,956 mi
Last recorded26,956 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 BDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 26,956 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 26,956 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 25,270 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,050 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,918 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,956 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 19,956 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 18,933 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 18,933 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,194 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,208 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 16,526 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
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R158 BDV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 Gsf 1200 W fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R158 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R158 BDV registered?

R158 BDV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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