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R160 FNW

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,799 mi
Last recorded40,799 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 40,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 40,360 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 39,044 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 39,044 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

clutch fluid leak

Pass 8 Apr 2020 38,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 38,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,360 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,588 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 25,588 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R160 FNW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R160 FNW, 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 R160 FNW registered?

R160 FNW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R160 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 FNW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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