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R26 ORW

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,416 mi
Last recorded13,416 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 ORW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,416 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 13,410 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working For both brakes (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018
Pass 25 Mar 2017 23 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 3 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2012 4,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 3,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 586 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 72 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,692 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 32,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 32,237 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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R26 ORW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R26 ORW, 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 R26 ORW registered?

R26 ORW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R26 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 ORW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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