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R771 GCA

1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 GCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,599 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 47,598 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,128 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,887 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 37,622 miles

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,623 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 35,623 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007
Fail 30 Jun 2007 35,623 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 33,942 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 33,920 miles

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R771 GCA is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R771 GCA, 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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R771 GCA is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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