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R234 MCE

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Gold Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

2,115 mi
Last recorded2,115 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 MCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 2,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 1,282 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 41,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 40,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 40,444 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2020 40,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 37,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,418 miles

rear brake disc in poor condition

rear brake slightly binding

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

front tyre worn close to legal limit(borderline pass)

throttle return poor.(borderline pass)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 36,416 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front tyre worn close to legal limit(borderline pass)

rear brake disc in poor condition

rear brake slightly binding

throttle return poor.(borderline pass)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,785 miles

Front disc pads low

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,116 miles

number plate faded

wear on rear brake disc

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,017 miles

play in rear monoshock linkage bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 1 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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R234 MCE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Gold with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R234 MCE, 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 R234 MCE registered?

R234 MCE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R234 MCE safe to buy?

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