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R359 SWR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,384 mi
Last recorded20,384 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 SWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,384 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 20,378 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,049 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 19,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2011 16,591 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 13,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,612 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 11,612 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,432 miles

repair to exhaust,slight leak, no excessive noise

Pass 27 Jul 2005 11,350 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 11,349 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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 SWR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SWR, 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 SWR registered?

R359 SWR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R359 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 SWR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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