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R305 FJO

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,682 mi
Last recorded17,682 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 FJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 17,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 17,586 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 17,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 17,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 17,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 17,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 17,054 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 17,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 17,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 16,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,734 miles

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

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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R305 FJO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R305 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 R305 FJO registered?

R305 FJO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R305 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 FJO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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