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R408 TST

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,048 mi
Last recorded27,048 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 TST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 27,048 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 26,847 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2019 26,847 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,936 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,694 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,937 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,994 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 TST is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R408 TST, 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 TST registered?

R408 TST is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R408 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 TST shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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