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T740 SCK

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,767 mi
Last recorded40,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 SCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 40,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 37,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,167 miles

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

Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,976 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,976 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 25,010 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate not of standard size.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 23,709 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate not of standard size.

Pass 2 May 2012 20,881 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake travel

slight bind to rear brake

Fail 2 May 2012 20,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

slight bind to rear brake

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,079 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 18,992 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 18,992 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 18,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,448 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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T740 SCK is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T740 SCK, 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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T740 SCK is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 July 1999.

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