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R233 NOU

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

484 mi
Last recorded484 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 NOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 484 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front mudguard missing

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 44 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 44 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

no front fender fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2023

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front fender fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 1,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 1,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 1,879 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 1,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 880 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 867 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,879 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

gear pedal pivots worn

lockstop damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,267 miles

offside front indicator pale

rear brake disc scored

rear tyre starting to square up

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,035 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,035 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2012 30,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,196 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,594 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,340 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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R233 NOU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R233 NOU, 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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R233 NOU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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