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T506 VVW

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,572 mi
Last recorded37,572 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 VVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 37,572 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick outer pad down to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick inner pad down to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

both rear footpegs incorrectly positioned. sloping down

Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,030 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 35,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 35,030 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,779 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,262 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,975 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 18,975 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,223 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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T506 VVW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T506 VVW, 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 T506 VVW registered?

T506 VVW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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