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R159 YLK

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,674 mi
Last recorded20,674 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 YLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 20,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 20,664 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 20,664 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure Bobbins worn and retaining clips broken. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,654 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm top bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 20,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,406 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2015 20,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clock cover loose

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,404 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,404 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,033 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 16,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,613 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 15,613 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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R159 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R159 YLK, 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 R159 YLK registered?

R159 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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