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T491 KCS

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

9,742 mi
Last recorded9,742 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 KCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 9,742 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 9,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 9,654 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 9,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 9,597 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 9,567 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 9,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017
Fail 27 Mar 2017

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,913 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 7,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,427 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 18,427 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,407 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 260 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 260 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 5,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 4,370 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 4,370 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 May 2009 3,323 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 3,323 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 1,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16 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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T491 KCS is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KCS, 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 T491 KCS registered?

T491 KCS is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T491 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T491 KCS shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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