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R398 DVR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,915 mi
Last recorded64,915 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 DVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 64,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 62,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,037 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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R398 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R398 DVR, 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 R398 DVR registered?

R398 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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