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R334 YMS

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,512 mi
Last recorded52,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 YMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 52,512 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 52,493 miles

Drive chain excessively loose rubbing stand (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front engine bolt missing

Offside Front engine bolt missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 52,410 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 46,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,560 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 40,850 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 39,356 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,356 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,227 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 34,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,827 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,161 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,161 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,584 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 21,584 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,320 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 19,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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R334 YMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R334 YMS, 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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R334 YMS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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