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R160 EAF

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,600 mi
Last recorded10,600 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 EAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,600 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 10,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,473 miles

Noise coming from front sprocket

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,443 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Noise coming from front sprocket

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 10,412 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 13 May 2014 10,412 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 10,166 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 10,046 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 9,816 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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R160 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R160 EAF, 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 R160 EAF registered?

R160 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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