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R174 AMS

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,403 mi
Last recorded38,403 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 AMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,403 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,323 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play " dog bone " (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,310 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play " dog bone " (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,656 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play "dog bone" bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,640 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play "dog bone" bush (2.4.A2a(i))

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

neutral warning lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,680 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

neutral warning lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,872 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,314 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 30,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,468 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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R174 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R174 AMS, 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 R174 AMS registered?

R174 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R174 AMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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