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R389 NMW

1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,750 mi
Last recorded50,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 NMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 50,732 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,708 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,343 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,877 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 9,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,670 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 19,760 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

1)Front pads low. †2) Rear brake fluid 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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R389 NMW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 19,319 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 R389 NMW, 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 28 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 R389 NMW registered?

R389 NMW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R389 NMW safe to buy?

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