MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R290 RFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R290 RFJ, 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 R290 RFJ registered?
R290 RFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R290 RFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R290 RFJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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