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R139 HVW

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,455 mi
Last recorded42,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 41,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 41,379 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 40,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 40,239 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 38,921 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,854 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 37,854 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,753 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins

Fail 21 Jun 2019 36,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins

Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,136 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn On buttons (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 33,136 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn On buttons (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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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R139 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R139 HVW, 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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R139 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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