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R29 RWN

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,870 mi
Last recorded22,870 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 RWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 22,870 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 22,080 miles

gasses leaking front pipes meet rear silencer not yet excessive

Fail 11 May 2024 22,080 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected front brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

gasses leaking front pipes meet rear silencer not yet excessive

Pass 13 May 2023 21,711 miles

some pitting visible on fork legs not excessive and above swept area

Fail 9 May 2023 21,700 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some pitting visible on fork legs not excessive and above swept area

Pass 11 Nov 2020 21,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,126 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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R29 RWN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R29 RWN, 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 R29 RWN registered?

R29 RWN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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