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R446 AHE

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,830 mi
Last recorded30,830 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 AHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 30,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2026 30,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 29,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 28,990 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 28,936 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 27,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 27,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,728 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 20,728 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,324 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,463 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 11,461 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,568 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

side stand stiff

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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R446 AHE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R446 AHE, 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 R446 AHE registered?

R446 AHE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R446 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 AHE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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