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T855 MKJ

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,529 mi
Last recorded31,529 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT855 MKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 31,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 28,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 20,436 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 16,074 miles

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

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

non standard exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2019 15,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,173 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear no numberplate lamp

Fail 7 Apr 2017 14,173 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear no numberplate lamp

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,097 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 14,097 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,905 miles

no number plate light.......... throttle cable tight on lock

Pass 7 May 2013 13,238 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,736 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,704 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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T855 MKJ 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 89.5%.

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 T855 MKJ, 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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T855 MKJ is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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