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V162 DFF

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,216 mi
Last recorded38,216 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 DFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 38,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 37,676 miles

mirrors missing

Fail 14 Jan 2021 37,659 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

mirrors missing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,697 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 33,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated union corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 33,605 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched Brake pipe stretched when front suspension extended. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail heavy corrosion on fitting where rear pipe meets calliper. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Front fork outer seal corroded.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front wiring cables hanging loose liable to foul steering lock.

Rear Rear suspension very stiff in operation.

Offside Rear Lower Rear brake torque arm fitted outside mounting lug (forward mounting point).

Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,187 miles

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,957 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 29,957 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Reflector missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,981 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2011 27,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,644 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 23,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 May 2009 23,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2008 21,218 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 21,205 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 16,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,124 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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V162 DFF is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V162 DFF, 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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V162 DFF is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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