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R359 HHK

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,147 mi
Last recorded28,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 HHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 28,147 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched front left side brake hose too short (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate light mounted onto numbers (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective screw missing from headlight shell (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pad pins missing R clips

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned reflector mounted onto numbered area of plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear drive chain too tight

both front and rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,809 miles

all direction indicators flash at legal limit.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 26,809 miles

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

all direction indicators flash at legal limit.

Pass 27 May 2016 25,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 25,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,373 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 24,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 22,664 miles

Flasher rate is close to max allowed rate .Advise relay change to suit L.E.D. type bulbs.

V I N number displayed on machine does not correspond to that indicated on registration document or previous MOTs due to misreading previously.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,102 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,724 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 18,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2008 17,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 17,674 miles

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

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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R359 HHK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R359 HHK, 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 R359 HHK registered?

R359 HHK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R359 HHK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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