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R912 FGJ

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,841 mi
Last recorded8,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 FGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 8,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,937 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 40,823 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,967 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

front brake pads low.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,967 miles

front brake pads low.

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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R912 FGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R912 FGJ, 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 R912 FGJ registered?

R912 FGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R912 FGJ safe to buy?

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