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M400 RKV

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,173 mi
Last recorded24,173 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 RKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 23,116 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 22,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 20,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 20,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the chain has a slight tight point

Pass 22 May 2014 19,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 18,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 18,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,435 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 17,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,713 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,713 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,367 miles

origional exhaust refitted, suspect that noisey system will be refitted after MOT pass

Fail 19 Oct 2006 15,366 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

clutch lever broken on end

exhaust fumes heating up number plate

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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M400 RKV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M400 RKV, 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 M400 RKV registered?

M400 RKV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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