MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak ns fork leg leaking excessively and contaminating brake caliper (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Brake component insecure brake master cylinder insecure on handlebar (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure left hand switch block insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Mudguard insecure front mudguard missing,allowing brakr pipes to catch on tyre ()
clutch does not disengage
indicators causing opposite indicator to light dimly at the same flash rate
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting both (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting both (2.4.A.1c)
rear brake pedal stiff
front brake light in/opp
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
all indicators covered over
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
all indicator lamps covered over
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs?
Based on 4,277 MOT tests across 689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FFL 255V is a 1997 Suzuki Gs in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 31,150 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 Gs fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFL 255V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FFL 255V registered?
FFL 255V is a 1997 Suzuki Gs, first registered on 23 January 1997.
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