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T97 NGP

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 NGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 43,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 43,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,353 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,343 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

very slight binding on front brake

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 35,164 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,933 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 29,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,708 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 28,615 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,988 miles

Chain guard missing

Nail in rear tyre

Rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,671 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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T97 NGP is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T97 NGP, 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 T97 NGP registered?

T97 NGP is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T97 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T97 NGP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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