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R362 BKO

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 BKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 40,644 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 40,642 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Rear axle chain adjusters out of line (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket fouling swingarm

Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 40,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,691 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 39,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 39,662 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,396 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 39,396 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,359 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 27,829 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 May 2009 27,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,520 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 25,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 25,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,001 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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R362 BKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R362 BKO, 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 R362 BKO registered?

R362 BKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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