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T178 KBJ

1999 Suzuki GSX750

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,777 mi
Last recorded20,777 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX75022,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 KBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX750
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,777 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 Jul 2024 14,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 13,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 10,533 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 10,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,436 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 1.6 mm tread (4.1.3(ii))

no chain guard fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,804 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 9,804 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 9,442 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,442 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,645 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 7,645 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX750?

Based on 59,366 MOT tests across 5,918 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
5,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,068
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 664
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 582
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 529
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 439
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T178 KBJ is a 1999 Suzuki GSX750 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 22,509 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 GSX750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,068 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T178 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX750 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T178 KBJ is a 1999 Suzuki GSX750, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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