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T817 BNV

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,202 mi
Last recorded21,202 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 BNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 21,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 20,724 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 19,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 19,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,955 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 16,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,869 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 13,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 13,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,663 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,633 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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T817 BNV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T817 BNV, 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 T817 BNV registered?

T817 BNV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T817 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T817 BNV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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