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R276 DWS

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,796 mi
Last recorded18,796 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 DWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 18,796 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 18,791 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top bush on swingingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 18,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 16,324 miles

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

indicators flashing slightly fast

slight cut in rear tyre

slightly damaged front wheel rim

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,598 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 14,749 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 14,741 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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R276 DWS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R276 DWS, 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 R276 DWS registered?

R276 DWS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R276 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 DWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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