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T878 HBD

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,751 mi
Last recorded20,751 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 HBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,751 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 20,730 miles

Front Tyre perished slightly between tread

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,669 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front front tyre slightly perished in between tread

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 17,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 16,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 16,083 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 14,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 13,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 12,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 9,183 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 9,183 miles

Inner Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Inner Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 7,978 miles

Inner Rear Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 28 May 2009 5,867 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 5,867 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 3,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 3,499 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 3,483 miles

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

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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T878 HBD is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T878 HBD, 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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T878 HBD is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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