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T638 XPA

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

7,574 mi
Last recorded7,574 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 XPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 7,574 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 5,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 5,489 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 5,489 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 4,944 miles

Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 23 Aug 2021 4,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 3,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 992 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 32,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 30,846 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 30,846 miles

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

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,689 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,762 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 20,986 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 7 Jun 2014 20,986 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Chain guard missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,521 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 15,210 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 25 Feb 2012 15,171 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 574 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 458 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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T638 XPA is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T638 XPA, 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 T638 XPA registered?

T638 XPA is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T638 XPA safe to buy?

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