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R401 HCG

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,955 mi
Last recorded68,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 HCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 68,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2006 61,959 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 May 2005 58,067 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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R401 HCG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R401 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 HCG registered?

R401 HCG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R401 HCG safe to buy?

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