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L99 GSF

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Brown Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,597 mi
Last recorded26,597 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 GSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 26,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2017 57,393 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 41,366 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 36,346 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 26,640 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,640 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 19,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 17,757 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 17,538 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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L99 GSF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Brown with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 22,572 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 L99 GSF, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L99 GSF registered?

L99 GSF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for L99 GSF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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