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R39 BVR

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,038 mi
Last recorded24,038 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 BVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 24,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 23,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 23,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,361 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 23,361 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 22,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 22,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,601 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 22,588 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been reinflated for test

front brake lever pivot/operation feels slightly rough,not enough to fail

Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,479 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust end can loose but secure at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2016 22,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust end can loose but secure at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,235 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,934 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 21,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

nearside front caliper pad pin has a split pin missing.pad pin remains secure due to being screwed in

Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

nearside front caliper pad pin has a split pin missing.pad pin remains secure due to being screwed in

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 12,839 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

oil around rear of bike - surgest further investigation.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 12,070 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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R39 BVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R39 BVR, 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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R39 BVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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