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R144 RRX

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,503 mi
Last recorded48,503 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 RRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,503 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,656 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 47,635 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,942 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,924 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,686 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,686 miles

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,613 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 May 2016 43,064 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,098 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 May 2014 41,465 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Fail 17 May 2014 41,465 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 40,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,795 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

dust seals corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,458 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2010 14,007 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 8,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2006 13,463 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 11,368 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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R144 RRX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R144 RRX, 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 R144 RRX registered?

R144 RRX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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