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R304 XTR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Orange Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,476 mi
Last recorded40,476 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 XTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,476 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 39,293 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,181 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 33,232 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,464 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 28,449 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 28,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,019 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 28,019 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,782 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,400 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,504 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,670 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 25,670 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

rear disc close to 4.5mm limit

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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R304 XTR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Orange with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R304 XTR, 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 R304 XTR registered?

R304 XTR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R304 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 XTR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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