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T491 CMV

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,915 mi
Last recorded36,915 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 CMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 36,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect lamps taped. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Ignition catching on frame steering lock bracket (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly loose on bar. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls new front switch fitted (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 May 2022 36,757 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 21 May 2022 36,757 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,224 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 36,209 miles

Drive chain excessively loose Fouling exhaust (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 35,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,137 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,737 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,737 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 26,715 miles

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

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

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 CMV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T491 CMV, 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 CMV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is T491 CMV safe to buy?

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