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V83 JDW

1999 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,980 mi
Last recorded45,980 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF120021,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 JDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 43,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 43,545 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 37,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,526 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 37,526 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,774 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 36,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 35,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,351 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 34,351 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,869 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,685 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 24,151 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,151 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 24,137 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

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

rear tyre wrong size

Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,651 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 13,645 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 3,337 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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V83 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V83 JDW, 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 V83 JDW registered?

V83 JDW is a 1999 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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