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T987 ABK

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,657 mi
Last recorded29,657 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 ABK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,657 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 29,591 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 26,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 26,072 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,474 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,470 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,438 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,421 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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T987 ABK is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T987 ABK, 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 T987 ABK registered?

T987 ABK is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T987 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T987 ABK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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