Suzuki GSF1200
Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,157 cc
T181 BFAMOT history
T181 BFA is a maroon petrol Suzuki GSF1200 first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 4,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 4,553 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T181 BFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GSF1200
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,157 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T181 BFA was last recorded at 4,553 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jun 2018: 7 miles, lower than 54,590 miles on 24 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 4,325 miles · 28 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 228 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 4,553 miles
- 2023 – 4,325 miles
- 2022 – 4,284 miles
- 2021 – 3,774 miles
- 2020 – 1,812 miles
- 2019 – 1,249 miles
- 2018 – 7 miles
- 2017 – 54,590 miles
- 2013 – 54,445 miles
- 2012 – 54,399 miles
- 2011 – 53,818 miles
- 2010 – 53,507 miles
- 2008 – 53,223 miles
- 2007 – 52,419 miles
- 2006 – 51,341 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass4,553 miles
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHorn weak
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Steering headbearing has slight free play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass4,553 miles (+228)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 4,553 miles
- Test number
- 442125394491
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHorn weak
Pass4,325 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 4,325 miles
- Test number
- 877243519185
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread PLATE HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO 700MM ACROSS BY 650MM DOWN (0.1 (b))
Pass4,284 miles (+510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 4,284 miles
- Test number
- 593949009772
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass3,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 3,774 miles
- Test number
- 934088884239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail3,774 miles (+1,962)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,774 miles
- Test number
- 455389015693
- DangerousHandlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
Pass1,812 miles (+563)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 1,812 miles
- Test number
- 354442815071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,249 miles (+1,242)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 1,249 miles
- Test number
- 933206431984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7 miles (-54,583)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 7 miles
- Test number
- 445110016464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,590 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 54,590 miles
- Test number
- 767243014363
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Fail54,587 miles (+142)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,587 miles
- Test number
- 717789447109
- FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
- FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Pass54,445 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 54,445 miles
- Test number
- 147020423164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,399 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,399 miles
- Test number
- 878239242157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,396 miles (+578)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,396 miles
- Test number
- 517956742170
- FailureFront suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Pass53,818 miles (+311)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 53,818 miles
- Test number
- 136207311189
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass53,507 miles (+284)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,507 miles
- Test number
- 204706710416
- AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass53,223 miles (+804)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 53,223 miles
- Test number
- 671664298230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,419 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,419 miles
- Test number
- 183036487257
- Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Pass52,419 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 52,419 miles
- Test number
- 842126187227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,341 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 51,341 miles
- Test number
- 122301996207
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail51,341 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,341 miles
- Test number
- 340421396484
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Questions about T181 BFA
- Does T181 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T181 BFA expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T181 BFA?
- The MOT on T181 BFA expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T181 BFA done?
- T181 BFA was recorded at 4,553 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has T181 BFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T181 BFA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on T181 BFA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T181 BFA find?
- T181 BFA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: drive chain slightly tight; front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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