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R303 FJO

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,309 mi
Last recorded29,309 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 FJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 29,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 28,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 27,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 27,065 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,648 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 26,554 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 26,388 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 26,342 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 26,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 24,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,517 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 23,517 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,052 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 23,052 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 22,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2013 21,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2010 20,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,649 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 20,649 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 19,487 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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R303 FJO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R303 FJO, 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 R303 FJO registered?

R303 FJO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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