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R280 MRH

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,526 mi
Last recorded27,526 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 MRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 27,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 25,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,194 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,532 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 20,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,537 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,685 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 13,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,958 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 12,946 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,706 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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R280 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R280 MRH, 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 R280 MRH registered?

R280 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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