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R109 EMY

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,969 mi
Last recorded40,969 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 EMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 40,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 40,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 40,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,611 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 40,588 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 39,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,742 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 30,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,615 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 25,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 24,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 23,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,431 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 18,426 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 15,408 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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R109 EMY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R109 EMY, 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 R109 EMY registered?

R109 EMY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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