MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
loud exhaust fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N298 LRL is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 25,967 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 N298 LRL, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N298 LRL registered?
N298 LRL is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N298 LRL safe to buy?
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