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R38 GMV

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,366 mi
Last recorded15,366 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 GMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 15,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 14,887 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 14,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,641 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 30,641 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 30,595 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 30,595 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Rubber bushes deteriorated (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,586 miles

headlamp masked for left dip

Fail 8 May 2015 30,577 miles

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,577 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,265 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,862 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 29,862 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 29,056 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,361 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 28,361 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 26,743 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 May 2008 24,885 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 24,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 23,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,894 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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R38 GMV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R38 GMV, 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 R38 GMV registered?

R38 GMV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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