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T869 SBL

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,987 mi
Last recorded30,987 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT869 SBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 30,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit, with uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced headlight covers make light slightly duller than expected (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 23 May 2026 30,957 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit, with uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced headlight covers make light slightly duller than expected (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 30,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip beam not as bright as expected, possibly due to headlight covers (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 30,144 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 29,963 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 29,561 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,533 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 15 Dec 2020 29,533 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,974 miles

Rear REAR SUSPENSION DAMPING EFFECT SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 22,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,120 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,531 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,665 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,630 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,241 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T869 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T869 SBL, 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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T869 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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