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T491 APP

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,905 mi
Last recorded38,905 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 APP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 38,905 miles

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 May 2017 38,905 miles

Front Tyre worn unevenly

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,648 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 37,956 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 37,027 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 37,027 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 34,026 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,026 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 33,475 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 32,506 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,506 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2007 29,122 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 May 2007 29,122 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 24,693 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 24,693 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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T491 APP is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T491 APP, 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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T491 APP is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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