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R994 GSF

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,036 mi
Last recorded39,036 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 GSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 39,036 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,426 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,815 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 33,781 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,659 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 31,627 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking FUEL TAP /PIPE (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,310 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 May 2014 30,478 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 16 May 2013 30,180 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 30,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,442 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,270 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 26,270 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,473 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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R994 GSF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R994 GSF, 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 R994 GSF registered?

R994 GSF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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