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B19 GSF

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,646 mi
Last recorded14,646 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 GSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 14,646 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose 3 bolts missing, 1 in each bracket (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre stand spring missing

front nearside brake pad pin split pin missing

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 14,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 12,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 12,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,470 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,686 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 10,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,994 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,733 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 9,733 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,336 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

rear number plate size does not conform to current uk legal standards

Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 5,742 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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B19 GSF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B19 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 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 B19 GSF registered?

B19 GSF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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