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R231 ORF

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,332 mi
Last recorded40,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 ORF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 37,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 25,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,092 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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R231 ORF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R231 ORF, 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 R231 ORF registered?

R231 ORF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R231 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 ORF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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