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T491 OWE

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,850 mi
Last recorded41,850 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 OWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 41,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 41,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,397 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 41,397 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,625 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,443 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 38,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,141 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 37,139 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,144 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 17,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 OWE is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWE, 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 OWE is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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