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R41 LTL

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

20,724 mi
Last recorded20,724 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 LTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 20,724 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 20,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight slightly notchy when applied (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 19,334 miles

Front Brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2022 17,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,885 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 14,884 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 14,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,285 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 13,285 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 11,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 10,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 10,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,861 miles

Front tyre wearing out of profile and tread getting close to limit in places.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 9,849 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front tyre wearing out of profile and tread getting close to limit in places.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,304 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 7,343 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 7,343 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,163 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,533 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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R41 LTL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R41 LTL, 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 R41 LTL registered?

R41 LTL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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