MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R268 FTW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R268 FTW, 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 R268 FTW registered?
R268 FTW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R268 FTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R268 FTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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