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R383 MMR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,710 mi
Last recorded37,710 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 MMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2014 37,710 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,710 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 31,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,606 miles

Rear stop lamp operation in one lamp only

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jun 2010 26,606 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear stop lamp operation in one lamp only

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2008 26,169 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,076 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 15,772 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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R383 MMR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R383 MMR, 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 R383 MMR registered?

R383 MMR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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