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R601 WAK

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,515 mi
Last recorded60,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 WAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,255 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,255 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,835 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,607 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,607 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 45,734 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,894 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
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R601 WAK is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 Gsf 1200 W fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 WAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R601 WAK registered?

R601 WAK is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R601 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 WAK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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