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T480 TMV

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,660 mi
Last recorded29,660 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 TMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,660 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,103 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 27,103 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,620 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,005 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,945 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,484 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,157 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,157 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 TMV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

T480 TMV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T480 TMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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