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R397 DVR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,963 mi
Last recorded21,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 DVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,963 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,821 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2018 21,821 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 21,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 21,821 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey New Exhaust clamp fitted (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,497 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 18,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,846 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,039 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,424 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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R397 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue 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 R397 DVR, 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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R397 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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