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R236 HWY

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

White Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,649 mi
Last recorded20,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 HWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 20,649 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 20,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 18,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 18,491 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 16,371 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 16,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 15,050 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 15,048 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 15,027 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 15,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2016 14,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,083 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 13,163 miles

nearside park light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,440 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 11,439 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,325 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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R236 HWY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in White with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R236 HWY, 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 R236 HWY registered?

R236 HWY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R236 HWY safe to buy?

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