MOT Status
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49,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
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))
rear pads rusty
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Chain guard missing
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R988 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 R988 VRD, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R988 VRD registered?
R988 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R988 VRD safe to buy?
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