MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R23 HNS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R23 HNS, 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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How do I check the history of R23 HNS?
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What year was R23 HNS registered?
R23 HNS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R23 HNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R23 HNS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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