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R279 AMV

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,697 mi
Last recorded11,697 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 AMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 11,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 11,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,250 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 11,213 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 10,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,470 miles

offside front brake caliper damp no leak found

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 10,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,675 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 9,627 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,334 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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R279 AMV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black 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 R279 AMV, 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 R279 AMV registered?

R279 AMV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R279 AMV safe to buy?

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