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R230 EOU

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,560 mi
Last recorded16,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 EOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 16,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 16,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 15,805 miles

chain rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,220 miles

DRAG FRONT WHEEL

RECOMMEND ADJUST CHAIN

TRAVEL ON REAR BRAKE

WIRING EXPOSED HEADSTOCK AREA

Fail 24 Mar 2015 15,138 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,882 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,943 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,057 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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R230 EOU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon 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 R230 EOU, 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 R230 EOU registered?

R230 EOU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R230 EOU 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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