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R156 FCA

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,133 mi
Last recorded58,133 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 FCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 58,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 43,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,085 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 35,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 31,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 28,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2016
Fail 14 May 2016 27,207 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,492 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 24,883 miles

Handlebars Flexing Under Light Pressure

Fail 15 Apr 2014 24,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Handlebars Flexing Under Light Pressure

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,632 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,442 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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R156 FCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R156 FCA, 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 R156 FCA registered?

R156 FCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R156 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 FCA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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