MOT Status
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27,715 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R297 VYD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R297 VYD, 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 R297 VYD registered?
R297 VYD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 March 1998.
Is R297 VYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R297 VYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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