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R43 WOA

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

28,095 mi
Last recorded28,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 WOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 28,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 28,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 26,511 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks weeping/misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 22,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 22,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,752 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 21,752 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 21,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,193 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 18,724 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,013 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 18,013 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 17,198 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 16,686 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,686 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 16,036 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,036 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 15,296 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,785 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 13,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 12,397 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,516 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 11,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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R43 WOA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R43 WOA, 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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R43 WOA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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