MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear Fender/Number Plate Misaligned (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Front Tyre Underinflated
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Collector Box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R149 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R149 VLL, 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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R149 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 January 1998.
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