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R163 XNP

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,967 mi
Last recorded33,967 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 XNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 33,967 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 30,796 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 30,796 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 25,242 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 25,242 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,139 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,204 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 23,202 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,793 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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R163 XNP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver 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 R163 XNP, 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 R163 XNP registered?

R163 XNP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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