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R23 UAL

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,511 mi
Last recorded37,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 UAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 37,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,256 miles

number plate small, but can be read at 15 metres.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 35,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate small, but can be read at 15 metres.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 33,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 29,382 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 25,935 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,935 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,023 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 18,690 miles

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

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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R23 UAL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R23 UAL, 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 R23 UAL registered?

R23 UAL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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