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R391 VSE

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,463 mi
Last recorded41,463 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 VSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,962 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 39,962 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,936 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front brakes very slight binding

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,275 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,104 miles

Clutch lever pivot bolt, nut missing

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,104 miles

Clutch lever pivot bolt, nut missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,747 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 25,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,788 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,212 miles

Front tyre on legal limit, rear tyre on legal limit, exhaust centre joint deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 15,590 miles

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

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

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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R391 VSE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R391 VSE, 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 R391 VSE registered?

R391 VSE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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