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T480 CDM

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,449 mi
Last recorded17,449 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 CDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 17,449 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 17,188 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 17,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 16,878 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 16,878 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 16,876 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 16,327 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 16,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 13,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 11,652 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,093 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 11,086 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 10,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 10,072 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 6,208 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 6,208 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2010 5,911 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 5,911 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2009 5,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 5,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 4,490 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
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T480 CDM is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T480 CDM, 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 T480 CDM registered?

T480 CDM is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T480 CDM safe to buy?

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