MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc insecure Bobbins worn and retaining clips broken. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm top bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
clock cover loose
Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
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R159 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R159 YLK, 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 R159 YLK registered?
R159 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R159 YLK safe to buy?
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