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R149 VLL

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,802 mi
Last recorded32,802 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 VLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 32,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 32,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear Fender/Number Plate Misaligned (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Front Tyre Underinflated

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 32,569 miles

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

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 32,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 32,613 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,815 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 28,812 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 16,410 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,512 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 11,436 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 10,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,409 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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R149 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R149 VLL, 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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R149 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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