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T971 VYG

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

34,838 mi
Last recorded34,838 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 VYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,838 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 33,562 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 33,514 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely Master cylinder sticking (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 31,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

Fail 15 Jul 2017 31,869 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking throttle on right hand lock (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,868 miles

Footrest insecure right hand side riders (6.2.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking throttle on right hand lock (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

chain guard missing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,382 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 31,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,772 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 27,772 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,667 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,677 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,605 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre fouling on silencer

Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre fouling on silencer

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,700 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 22,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2008 22,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,570 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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T971 VYG is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T971 VYG, 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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T971 VYG is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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