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R307 NKV

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,469 mi
Last recorded34,469 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 NKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 34,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 34,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 33,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 33,948 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,871 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,360 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,733 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,441 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 26,464 miles

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

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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R307 NKV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R307 NKV, 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 R307 NKV registered?

R307 NKV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R307 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 NKV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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