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R920 FEG

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,475 mi
Last recorded36,475 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 FEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 36,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,066 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where front pipes meet collector box split so blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front frame steering lock stop damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,744 miles

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

Headlight fitted with no light pattern

Fail 22 Mar 2014 33,740 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlight fitted with no light pattern

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 31,110 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 30,465 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 30,465 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,032 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 26,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,146 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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R920 FEG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 R920 FEG, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R920 FEG registered?

R920 FEG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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