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R166 CVG

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,645 mi
Last recorded25,645 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 CVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 25,645 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 3 May 2023 25,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,189 miles

Front Fork slightly pitted

Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 10 May 2017 24,042 miles

Front fork stanchion slightly pitted ( Both )

Fail 4 May 2017 24,026 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front fork stanchion slightly pitted ( Both )

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,245 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 23,245 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,063 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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R166 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R166 CVG, 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 R166 CVG registered?

R166 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R166 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 CVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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