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R195 SST

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,472 mi
Last recorded21,472 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 SST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 21,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 21,472 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 21,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 21,460 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 21,460 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 14 Jun 2019 20,845 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,518 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,197 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,194 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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R195 SST is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black 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 R195 SST, 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 R195 SST registered?

R195 SST is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R195 SST safe to buy?

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