MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 HCG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R401 HCG, 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 R401 HCG registered?
R401 HCG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R401 HCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R401 HCG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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