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T57 SHU

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,457 mi
Last recorded22,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 SHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 22,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,442 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 22,442 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,214 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Side stand operation stiff

Valve stem slightly damaged Both perished, front and rear. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 21,810 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,392 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,588 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,796 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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T57 SHU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T57 SHU, 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 T57 SHU registered?

T57 SHU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T57 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T57 SHU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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