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R223 GWW

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,357 mi
Last recorded59,357 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 GWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,357 miles

Central Front Oil cooler pipes leaking

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 59,357 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil cooler pipes leaking

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 54,218 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 54,212 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 54,209 miles

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

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,513 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 50,513 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 44,966 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 44,966 miles

Front Brake component insecure Brake Pipe Hoses Splitter Housing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 41,400 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,711 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 32,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 32,643 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 29,855 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 May 2011 27,893 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 27,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,995 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,317 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 17,304 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 16,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 14,319 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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R223 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R223 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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R223 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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