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W98 RPR

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,646 mi
Last recorded37,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 RPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 37,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 37,215 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes have free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 37,207 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes have free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 36,491 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 36,474 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,776 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,415 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 33,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,441 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,999 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 May 2010 22,525 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 27 May 2010 22,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,323 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 21,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 20,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,875 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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W98 RPR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 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 W98 RPR, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W98 RPR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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