MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R169 VLH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R169 VLH, 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 R169 VLH registered?
R169 VLH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 March 1998.
Is R169 VLH safe to buy?
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