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R447 KSC

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Yellow Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 KSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,057 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 50,066 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

CHAIN GAURD MISSING

Pass 24 Apr 2021 49,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,124 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,243 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,221 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,164 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,521 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,508 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 May 2006 40,133 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,133 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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R447 KSC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Yellow with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R447 KSC, 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 R447 KSC registered?

R447 KSC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R447 KSC safe to buy?

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