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M90 ABO

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,163 mi
Last recorded14,163 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 ABO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 14,163 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 13,514 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 13,502 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear brake pedal rubbing exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2023 13,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 12,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 11,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 11,731 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted, with baffle.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 11,715 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket silencer fitted, with baffle.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 9,237 miles

After market silencer fitted with baffle

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 9,237 miles

After market silencer fitted with baffle

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Baffle missing (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 7,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,673 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 5,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 3,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,380 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 3,380 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 1,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 1,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 9 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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M90 ABO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M90 ABO, 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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M90 ABO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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