MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front brake disc worn badly on the bobbins
Brake disc(s) slightly worn On buttons (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Brake disc(s) slightly worn On buttons (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Bobbins (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R139 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R139 HVW, 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 R139 HVW registered?
R139 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 June 1998.
Is R139 HVW safe to buy?
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