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R225 FUG

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,907 mi
Last recorded37,907 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 FUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,016 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,531 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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R225 FUG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R225 FUG, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R225 FUG registered?

R225 FUG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R225 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 FUG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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