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R418 XCK

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,428 mi
Last recorded19,428 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 XCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 19,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 19,421 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,750 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 16,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 15,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 14,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 13,105 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 12,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 12,453 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 11,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,038 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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R418 XCK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R418 XCK, 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 R418 XCK registered?

R418 XCK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R418 XCK safe to buy?

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