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T859 SRE

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

237 mi
Last recorded237 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 SRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 237 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 23 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 17 miles

Central Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 17 miles

Central Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,231 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 29,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,855 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,298 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 12,298 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,710 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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T859 SRE 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 78.9%.

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 T859 SRE, 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 T859 SRE registered?

T859 SRE is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T859 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T859 SRE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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