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R243 VFJ

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Purple Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,727 mi
Last recorded58,727 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 VFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 58,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 58,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 58,027 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 58,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 57,979 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 57,979 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,257 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,546 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,546 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,700 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 49,700 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 43,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 43,633 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,259 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 42,259 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

all indicaters flash close to max limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,887 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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R243 VFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Purple with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R243 VFJ, 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 R243 VFJ registered?

R243 VFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R243 VFJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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