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R408 AHL

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,611 mi
Last recorded9,611 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 AHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,553 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 9,437 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 9,437 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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R408 AHL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R408 AHL, 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 R408 AHL registered?

R408 AHL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R408 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 AHL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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