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T566 JPU

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,731 mi
Last recorded54,731 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT566 JPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 54,731 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 51,123 miles

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Horn mounting fouling front forks on lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated From leaking fork oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Oil seal damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail Sprocket worn with 7 teeth damaged (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Drive chain worn due to teeth missing on rear sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 51,103 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 44,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 24,891 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 24,891 miles

Direction indicator missing both front missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,560 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 5 Mar 2015 23,562 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,514 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,409 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 18,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,818 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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T566 JPU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T566 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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T566 JPU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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