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T953 KGV

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,111 mi
Last recorded43,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 KGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,111 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 42,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,130 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 42,128 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 2 May 2010 41,615 miles
Fail 2 May 2010 41,615 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,103 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 40,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,146 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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T953 KGV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T953 KGV, 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 T953 KGV registered?

T953 KGV is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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