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T581 BCU

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,244 mi
Last recorded26,244 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 BCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 26,244 miles

Front some corrosion on oil filter but not leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear rhr indicator loose

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 26,063 miles

Engine oil filter corroded substantially which could result in a major oil leak if allowed to rot through

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of exhaust gasses from link pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 26,040 miles

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

Engine oil filter corroded substantially which could result in a major oil leak if allowed to rot through

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of exhaust gasses from link pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 25,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure OSF lower engine mounting bolt snapped (front bolt which passes through engine crash bar) (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil filter corroded substantially which could result in a major oil leak if allowed to rot through

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing from link pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 25,648 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 25,223 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,864 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 24,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 24,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 21,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2014 20,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 20,658 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 May 2012 20,455 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 20,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Jun 2010 19,497 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jun 2009 18,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,506 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 16,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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T581 BCU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T581 BCU, 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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T581 BCU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 April 1999.

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