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R312 FWX

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,116 mi
Last recorded1,116 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 FWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 1,116 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 1,116 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 1,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 1,108 miles

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019
Pass 10 Apr 2018 3 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 3 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 33,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,964 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,698 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 26,611 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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R312 FWX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R312 FWX, 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 R312 FWX registered?

R312 FWX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R312 FWX safe to buy?

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