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R182 VFR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,500 mi
Last recorded36,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 36,500 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 May 2013 33,000 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 33,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,025 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,826 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,611 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,996 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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R182 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R182 VFR, 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 R182 VFR registered?

R182 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R182 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 VFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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