MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil cooler pipes leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil cooler pipes leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))
Front Brake component insecure Brake Pipe Hoses Splitter Housing (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
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R223 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 R223 GWW, 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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R223 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 May 1998.
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