Suzuki GSF1200
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,157 cc
T740 SHBMOT history
T740 SHB is a grey petrol Suzuki GSF1200 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 12,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 12,203 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T740 SHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GSF1200
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,157 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T740 SHB was last recorded at 12,203 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Oct 2022: 763 miles, lower than 39,614 miles on 26 Feb 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 8,205 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 12,203 miles
- 2025 – 8,205 miles
- 2024 – 3,315 miles
- 2022 – 763 miles
- 2020 – 39,614 miles
- 2019 – 39,173 miles
- 2017 – 37,712 miles
- 2016 – 37,145 miles
- 2015 – 35,966 miles
- 2014 – 34,967 miles
- 2013 – 33,022 miles
- 2011 – 32,038 miles
- 2010 – 31,128 miles
- 2009 – 29,874 miles
- 2008 – 28,348 miles
- 2007 – 26,912 miles
- 2006 – 25,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass12,203 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings have slight notch at central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between downpipes and silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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, 2009–2017
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings have slight notch at central position
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn unevenly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Lower Gear selector pivot worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has slight side movement, wear in pivot bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass12,203 miles (+3,998)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 12,203 miles
- Test number
- 809290697637
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings have slight notch at central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between downpipes and silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass8,205 miles (+62)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 8,205 miles
- Test number
- 287573850805
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings have slight notch at central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Gear selector pivot worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has slight side movement, wear in pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail8,143 miles (+4,828)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,143 miles
- Test number
- 139013225770
- DangerousRear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake control switch not working. Rear brake control switch not working correctly, press brake pedal, lamp flashes once, then goes out. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings have slight notch at central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Gear selector pivot worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has slight side movement, wear in pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass3,315 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 3,315 miles
- Test number
- 782369680061
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail3,299 miles (+2,536)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,299 miles
- Test number
- 153089159621
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass763 miles (-38,851)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 763 miles
- Test number
- 241227741958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,614 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 39,614 miles
- Test number
- 459395605462
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail39,614 miles (+441)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,614 miles
- Test number
- 806132194125
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass39,173 miles (+1,461)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 39,173 miles
- Test number
- 344343024023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,712 miles (+567)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 37,712 miles
- Test number
- 790244438885
- AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass37,145 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 37,145 miles
- Test number
- 831386091407
- AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Pass35,966 miles (+999)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,966 miles
- Test number
- 218588325143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,967 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 34,967 miles
- Test number
- 448735464030
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryLower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Pass33,022 miles (+984)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 33,022 miles
- Test number
- 868807143078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,038 miles (+910)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 32,038 miles
- Test number
- 976309721310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,128 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 31,128 miles
- Test number
- 452990630365
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass29,874 miles (+1,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,874 miles
- Test number
- 360511639309
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass28,348 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,348 miles
- Test number
- 814166968265
- AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Pass26,912 miles (+1,858)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 26,912 miles
- Test number
- 304248547210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 25,054 miles
- Test number
- 280174846253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T740 SHB
- Does T740 SHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T740 SHB is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T740 SHB?
- The MOT on T740 SHB is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T740 SHB done?
- T740 SHB was recorded at 12,203 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
- Has T740 SHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T740 SHB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T740 SHB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T740 SHB find?
- T740 SHB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: central front steering headbearing has slight free play; central front steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy headbearings have slight notch at central position; central lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between downpipes and silencer, and 2 more.
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