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T986 VMA

1999 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,544 mi
Last recorded18,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx21,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 VMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 Rx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 18,544 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2024 18,142 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 18,007 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2022 17,697 miles

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,605 miles

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 18 May 2020 17,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,167 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear brake banjos

Pass 25 May 2018 16,415 miles

front and rear brake banjo's slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 15,799 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,056 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 14,018 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
626
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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T986 VMA is a 1999 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 21,310 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T986 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T986 VMA registered?

T986 VMA is a 1999 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rx, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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