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R171 NYG

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,233 mi
Last recorded24,233 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 NYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 24,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 24,233 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,708 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 23,708 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 23,168 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 23,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,496 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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R171 NYG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R171 NYG, 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 R171 NYG registered?

R171 NYG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R171 NYG safe to buy?

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