MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork casing cracked and leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Chain guard missing
Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Chain guard missing
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front clutch cable catching on steering
Front screen insecure
Offside Front brake line rubbing on fork
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Gear change bush needs renewing slightly sloppy but not yet dangerous.
Nearside Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Chain guard missing
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?
Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R118 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,989 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R118 MBV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 3 September 1997.
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