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R87 XPX

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Beige Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,334 mi
Last recorded24,334 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 XPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 24,334 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 24,334 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 18,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 1,620 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres are wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 1,620 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres are wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 1,620 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head bearings are slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 1,620 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering is slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 1,620 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit the rear brake pads are wearing low (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 1,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 1,620 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 1,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 1,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 2,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 1,620 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 1,620 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 1,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 1,650 miles

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

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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

advise + poor beam image

Fail 21 Jul 2008 1,650 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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

advise + poor beam image

Pass 9 Jun 2007 103 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,789 miles

advise = front tyre is close to legal limits

advise = rear tyre is close to the legal limits

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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R87 XPX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Beige with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R87 XPX, 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 R87 XPX registered?

R87 XPX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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