Leaky shock - MOT failure?

[HD]

Was just wondering if a leaky shock is an MOT failure as fork seals leaking are apparently.

If so, would it be beneficial to buy a second hand shock for ~£40 off eBay now as money is tight or just wait until I can afford it to get the Hagon currently on there rebuilt?

It costs pretty much £100 for a rebuild but then it comes with a 2 year guarantee.
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[Ed Case]

A leaking shock is a cert for an MOT failure, if you're truly 'brassic' the £40 non-leaking (?) one would be the way to go but if you've got the time and the dosh the £100 rebuild (with a warranty ?) would probably be the better long-term option.

[HD]

It is a friend who will be doing it but not sure he will let me skimp through as it is a bit major :/

Cheers though
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Rusty '02 Vito Camper + CBR600F3

[whitedevil]

my gpz500 had a slightly leaking shock and it got an advisory for slight misting. But you say its leaking bad so im guessing its a fail.
Id get it rebuilt if at all possible. buying another will be wasted money if you're not planning on keeping it.
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GPZ500 sold ~ CBR600FS-2 sold ~ ZX6R sold ~ Street Triple R

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