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R198 YRT

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

22,671 mi
Last recorded22,671 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 YRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 22,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 22,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 22,211 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 22,211 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 21,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 20,822 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 20,822 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 20,666 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 20,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 20,534 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 20,534 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 20,279 miles

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

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 20,279 miles

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

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,039 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 19,039 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,947 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 14,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,972 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 9,972 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,259 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,921 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
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R198 YRT is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 Gsf 1200 W fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R198 YRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R198 YRT is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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