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R212 GWW

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

35,581 mi
Last recorded35,581 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 GWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 35,581 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 35,581 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 34,559 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 34,554 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel has a missing rivet/s or bolts frame bolt (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Front Riders seat missing lose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 30,847 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 30,844 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp missing no side (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,171 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 29,069 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 29,055 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,395 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 27,395 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 25,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,995 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 19,995 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,005 miles

slight bind on rear wheel

Fail 27 Jan 2012 15,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,192 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 10,945 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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R212 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R212 GWW, 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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R212 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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