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R272 RSO

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,794 mi
Last recorded40,794 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 RSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 40,794 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2023 40,732 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 40,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,388 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,843 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,353 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 37,650 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 May 2017 37,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,126 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,988 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

centrestand pivot stiff

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,659 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,586 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front brake lever travel

nearside front fork cover insecure

operation of horn

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,894 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 24,871 miles

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

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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R272 RSO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R272 RSO, 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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R272 RSO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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