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R147 SKH

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

18,807 mi
Last recorded18,807 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 SKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 18,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 18,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 17,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 17,661 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 17,394 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 16,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,891 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,525 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 12,525 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,261 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 10,021 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 8,417 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Clutch fluid low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,984 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 7,984 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,848 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 6,848 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 5,366 miles

front tyre near limit

Pass 2 Sep 2005 5,146 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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R147 SKH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SKH, 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 SKH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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