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T453 AHY

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 AHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 13 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 30,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,039 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 24,039 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 23,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 22,413 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 22,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,751 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2015 20,480 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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 25 Oct 2014 19,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 16,853 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,141 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 15,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 11,816 miles

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

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

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

gear linkage insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,816 miles

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

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

gear linkage insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,744 miles

Front brake at limit of useable travel

Fail 28 Sep 2010 11,735 miles

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

Front brake at limit of useable travel

Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,928 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,468 miles

Advise, handle bars slightly bent. Front brakes slightly binding.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 10,452 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2006 10,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Handle bars bent

Offside front brake pad plate insecure

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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T453 AHY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T453 AHY, 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 T453 AHY registered?

T453 AHY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T453 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 AHY shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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