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R429 TOK

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,952 mi
Last recorded40,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 TOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 40,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,616 miles

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

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

slight play in rear suspesion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 40,615 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight play in rear suspesion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,942 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,926 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,124 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,260 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,742 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 29,742 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,756 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 16,029 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 16,029 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Nov 2005 15,242 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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R429 TOK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R429 TOK, 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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R429 TOK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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