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R187 LUT

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,371 mi
Last recorded34,371 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 LUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 34,371 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 34,371 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 32,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 29,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,013 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,127 miles

Pass light switch inoperable

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

Pass 6 May 2014 19,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,191 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,599 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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R187 LUT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R187 LUT, 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 R187 LUT registered?

R187 LUT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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