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R124 LGP

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,554 mi
Last recorded46,554 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 LGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 46,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,049 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 45,049 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 40,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,087 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 38,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 37,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,276 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 32,048 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 32,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 31,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,581 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,239 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,189 miles

Headlmap flash inop

Rear indicators slightly white

Fail 20 Jul 2010 27,189 miles

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

Headlmap flash inop

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,868 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 23,868 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 1,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,545 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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R124 LGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R124 LGP, 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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R124 LGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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