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S942 ARP

1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,273 mi
Last recorded14,273 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 ARP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 14,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 13,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 12,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 12,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 12,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 11,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,291 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 90,135 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 90,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,187 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
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S942 ARP is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 19,319 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 Gsf 1200 W fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S942 ARP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S942 ARP registered?

S942 ARP is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S942 ARP safe to buy?

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