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T556 JPU

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,339 mi
Last recorded46,339 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 JPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,339 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,765 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,764 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,708 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

number plate light not working

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,307 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

number plate light not working

rear brake torque arm slightly corroded

twist grip rubbing on bar weight, (not free to return)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,007 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

rear brake torque arm slightly corroded

twist grip rubbing on bar weight

Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,001 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

number plate light not working

rear brake torque arm slightly corroded

twist grip rubbing on bar weight

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,082 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 7 Aug 2008 34,043 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,550 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

number plate light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,399 miles

number plate light not working

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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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T556 JPU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green 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 T556 JPU, 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 T556 JPU registered?

T556 JPU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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