MOT Status
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32,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R242 CVU, 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 R242 CVU registered?
R242 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R242 CVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 CVU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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