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R118 OCW

1998 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,302 mi
Last recorded18,302 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf27,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 OCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,302 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 18,302 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,336 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 13,335 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 13,000 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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R118 OCW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 27,067 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 OCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R118 OCW registered?

R118 OCW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R118 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 OCW shows 7 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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