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B12 GBH

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

1,489 mi
Last recorded1,489 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 GBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 1,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 9 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 29,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 26,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,905 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,452 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 15,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,396 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 11,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,744 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 8,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012
Fail 23 Mar 2012 4,909 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,888 miles

alloy brake unions fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,476 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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B12 GBH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 22,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B12 GBH, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B12 GBH registered?

B12 GBH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is B12 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 GBH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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