MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,933 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W498 BVW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 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 W498 BVW, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W498 BVW registered?
W498 BVW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 March 2000.
Is W498 BVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W498 BVW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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