MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front brakes binding slightly
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front brakes binding slightly
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R287 XAL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Orange with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R287 XAL, 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 R287 XAL registered?
R287 XAL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R287 XAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 XAL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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