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T846 ARV

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,639 mi
Last recorded25,639 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT846 ARV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,639 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 25,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,070 miles

head lights pattern poor

Fail 18 Mar 2019 22,063 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

head lights pattern poor

Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,328 miles

both headlamps dull and exhaust bit noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,838 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both headlamps dull

Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,295 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 16,295 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake binding slightly (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

gear lever in wrong position fouls hanger

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 15,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 22 Feb 2014 15,000 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2013 14,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,022 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 12,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,163 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 11,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 9,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,584 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 6,353 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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T846 ARV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T846 ARV, 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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T846 ARV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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