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T517 JDW

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

36,678 mi
Last recorded36,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 JDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 36,678 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 36,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 36,506 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 36,375 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,177 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 36,177 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 35,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,024 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,024 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 34,713 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 34,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 34,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 33,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,149 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 33,145 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,287 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,297 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 11,514 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,045 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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T517 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T517 JDW, 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 T517 JDW registered?

T517 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 August 1999.

Is T517 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T517 JDW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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