MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey New Exhaust clamp fitted (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall 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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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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R397 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R397 DVR, 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 R397 DVR registered?
R397 DVR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 May 1998.
Is R397 DVR safe to buy?
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