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R353 NFL

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 NFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,362 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

note no plate lamp is not working.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,314 miles

engine front oil pipes coroding

exhaust to silencer joint badly coroded

no plate lamp not working

Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,154 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain slack

front engine oil pipes deteriorated

lower exhaust deteriorated

o/s footrest slightly loose

Fail 19 Jun 2010 33,154 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain slack

front engine oil pipes deteriorated

lower exhaust deteriorated

o/s footrest slightly loose

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R353 NFL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R353 NFL, 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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R353 NFL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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