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R395 LSC

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

White Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,354 mi
Last recorded43,354 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 LSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 43,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,320 miles

Front wiring untidy

Rear gear peg lose on spines

Fail 12 Mar 2025 41,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front wiring untidy

Rear gear peg lose on spines

Pass 5 Mar 2024 33,981 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 33,981 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 36,888 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 36,888 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve perished and split. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,799 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

THROTTLE SLOW RETURNING

Fail 23 Nov 2020 36,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

THROTTLE SLOW RETURNING

Pass 28 Nov 2019 36,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,188 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,728 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,042 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 34,028 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 32,230 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,721 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 29,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 27,931 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 27,931 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,566 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 26,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R395 LSC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in White with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R395 LSC, 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 R395 LSC registered?

R395 LSC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R395 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 LSC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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