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T78 RPJ

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,652 mi
Last recorded38,652 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 RPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,652 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,124 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,249 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 33,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 27,086 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 May 2015 27,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 23,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 23,292 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,534 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,534 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 18,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,149 miles

LED rear lamp fitted with intergrated inds

Fail 16 Apr 2010 17,149 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

LED rear lamp fitted with intergrated inds

Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,099 miles

No number plate light present

No plate incorrect size and characters

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,253 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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T78 RPJ is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T78 RPJ, 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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T78 RPJ is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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