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R140 PNL

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,178 mi
Last recorded19,178 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 PNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 19,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 19,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 19,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 17,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,609 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 16,586 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,757 miles

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

Rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2017 15,057 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 15,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2016 14,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 14,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 13,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 12,811 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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R140 PNL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R140 PNL, 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 R140 PNL registered?

R140 PNL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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