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T56 KRN

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,160 mi
Last recorded40,160 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 KRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 40,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 40,132 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both tyres underinflated (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,625 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 39,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,889 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Apr 2012 36,886 miles

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Apr 2011 36,497 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,497 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,143 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,143 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,261 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,689 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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T56 KRN is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T56 KRN, 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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T56 KRN is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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