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R311 WCK

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,132 mi
Last recorded57,132 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 WCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,132 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 57,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,368 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,368 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,538 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,443 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,443 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 61,141 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 61,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,430 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 21,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 21,118 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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R311 WCK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R311 WCK, 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 R311 WCK registered?

R311 WCK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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