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B2 SMY

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,817 mi
Last recorded18,817 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,817 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 18,817 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 10,077 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,257 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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B2 SMY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 21,638 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 B2 SMY, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B2 SMY registered?

B2 SMY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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The MOT history for B2 SMY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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