MOT Status
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42,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel break (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear 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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R193 XKU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 R193 XKU, 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 R193 XKU registered?
R193 XKU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 February 1998.
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