MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
1)Front pads low. †2) Rear brake fluid low.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?
Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 NMW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 19,319 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 Gsf 1200 W fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R389 NMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsf 1200 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R389 NMW registered?
R389 NMW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 28 March 1998.
Is R389 NMW safe to buy?
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