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T470 BVV

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,539 mi
Last recorded40,539 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 BVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 40,539 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 39,484 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 37,799 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in headbearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,089 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 37,073 miles

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

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

possible oil leak gearbox sprocket, oil run on to rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2020 35,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 33,503 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 33,487 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 32,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,695 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 26,970 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 26,970 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 25,026 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,687 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 22,396 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 22,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,678 miles

Rear tyre under inflated

Rubbers weak O/S footrest

Silencer mount not fully tight

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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T470 BVV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T470 BVV, 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 T470 BVV registered?

T470 BVV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T470 BVV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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