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R655 LDE

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,313 mi
Last recorded25,313 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 LDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 25,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 24,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 21,987 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 21,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 21,546 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 21,284 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 21,025 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,940 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 16,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,890 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 13,879 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,698 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,099 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 10,540 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 10,540 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R655 LDE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue 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 R655 LDE, 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 R655 LDE registered?

R655 LDE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R655 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 LDE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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