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R382 DMV

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,886 mi
Last recorded19,886 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 DMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 19,886 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 18,382 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 18,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,189 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,535 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,240 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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R382 DMV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R382 DMV, 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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R382 DMV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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