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T451 JVU

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Brown Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,555 mi
Last recorded55,555 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 JVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 55,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2026 55,555 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 54,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 54,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,840 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer join to header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 47,840 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer join to header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,363 miles

Clutch fluid below minimum level

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer at header pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side light not working

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 43,262 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sidelight not working

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 43,262 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sidelight not working

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Hand guard (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,995 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Side light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2018 40,319 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,640 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 39,640 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,854 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 36,854 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 30,896 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,669 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 26,669 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,612 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,106 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,795 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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T451 JVU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Brown with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T451 JVU, 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 T451 JVU registered?

T451 JVU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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