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R380 AOG

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,473 mi
Last recorded23,473 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 AOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 23,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 22,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 22,286 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 21,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 21,290 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy due to vehicle standing for some time bearings are dry and stiff but freeing up with use (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,876 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 20,757 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,342 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 20,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2008 18,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 17,285 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

stearing damper sticks out to far could be dangerous ?????

Pass 12 May 2006 16,463 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R380 AOG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R380 AOG, 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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R380 AOG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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