MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front opperated (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear opperated (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?
Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R158 BDV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 R158 BDV, 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 29 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 R158 BDV registered?
R158 BDV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R158 BDV safe to buy?
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