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R36 CWO

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,838 mi
Last recorded20,838 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 CWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 20,838 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 11,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,499 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2011 8,499 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 4,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 2,217 miles

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

offside headlamp bulb operating incorrectly

Fail 3 Feb 2007 2,217 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

offside headlamp bulb operating incorrectly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 1,515 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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R36 CWO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R36 CWO, 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 R36 CWO registered?

R36 CWO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R36 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 CWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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