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S517 ATX

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,458 mi
Last recorded35,458 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 ATX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,458 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 25,195 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,214 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

front tubeless valve is perished

Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,210 miles

Front tyre worn close to limit,wearing low and stepped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed right side front brake line is slightly squashed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 21,210 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front tyre worn close to limit,wearing low and stepped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed right side front brake line is slightly squashed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,253 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed right side front brake line is slightly squashed !!! (3.2.B3a)

Drive chain slightly loose poorly tensioned and very dry ( lack of lube ) (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low and is stepped (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 May 2015 19,757 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,671 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 18,663 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 16,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,344 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 15,344 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 10,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 10,396 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,851 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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S517 ATX is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S517 ATX, 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 S517 ATX registered?

S517 ATX is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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