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S661 LFR

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,009 mi
Last recorded21,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 LFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 21,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 20,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 20,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 20,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,459 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 19,459 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 18,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 18,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,242 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear chainguard missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,734 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion around fuel filler cap

Fail 4 Mar 2015 16,734 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,969 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 7,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 3,090 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 3,063 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 1,064 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 May 2009 1,064 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 320 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S661 LFR is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S661 LFR, 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 S661 LFR registered?

S661 LFR is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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