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S522 MBK

1998 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,827 mi
Last recorded42,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf27,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 MBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 42,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 41,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2023 39,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 37,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 36,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,428 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 32,554 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,720 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 29,720 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,350 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,069 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,676 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,668 miles

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

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,089 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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S522 MBK is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 27,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S522 MBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S522 MBK registered?

S522 MBK is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S522 MBK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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