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R119 RSS

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,410 mi
Last recorded23,410 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 RSS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 23,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 22,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 22,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,721 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 21,204 miles

front brake binding slight

Pass 12 May 2016 21,110 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 20,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 19,434 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,736 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 18,736 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,372 miles

small cut in rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2006 16,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 15,563 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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R119 RSS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R119 RSS, 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 R119 RSS registered?

R119 RSS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R119 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 RSS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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