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R147 NHG

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,880 mi
Last recorded42,880 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 NHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 42,880 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 42,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 40,032 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 37,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 35,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,657 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 20,674 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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R147 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R147 NHG, 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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R147 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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