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R165 MTV

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,094 mi
Last recorded12,094 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 MTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 12,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 11,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 11,633 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,618 miles

exhaust loud

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,968 miles

lock nut missing from nearside foot peg

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 5 Sep 2016 10,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

lock nut missing from nearside foot peg

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 2 Oct 2014 10,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

exhaust loud

rear brake light obscured.(unable to calculate exact percentage)

slight front brake disc run out

Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,589 miles

exhaust loud

rear brake light obscured.(unable to calculate exact percentage)

slight front brake disc run out

Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 9,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 9,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 8,604 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,159 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 4,205 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 1,847 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 1,844 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

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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R165 MTV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R165 MTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R165 MTV registered?

R165 MTV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R165 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 MTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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