Suzuki GSF 1200 SX
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,157 cc
T979 VYGMOT history
T979 VYG is a blue petrol Suzuki GSF 1200 SX first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 47,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 47,691 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T979 VYG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GSF 1200 SX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,157 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T979 VYG was last recorded at 47,691 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Apr 2009: 12,186 miles, lower than 534,618 miles on 11 Apr 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 47,320 miles · 23 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,691 miles
- 2025 – 47,320 miles
- 2024 – 46,568 miles
- 2023 – 45,198 miles
- 2022 – 45,036 miles
- 2021 – 44,496 miles
- 2020 – 43,857 miles
- 2019 – 43,448 miles
- 2018 – 42,160 miles
- 2017 – 39,797 miles
- 2016 – 38,135 miles
- 2015 – 36,266 miles
- 2014 – 32,163 miles
- 2013 – 26,643 miles
- 2012 – 22,980 miles
- 2011 – 21,198 miles
- 2010 – 17,173 miles
- 2009 – 12,186 miles
- 2008 – 534,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,691 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Chain guard missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,691 miles (+371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 47,691 miles
- Test number
- 768402111327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,320 miles (+752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 47,320 miles
- Test number
- 629071628575
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,568 miles (+133)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 46,568 miles
- Test number
- 952306993198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Fail46,435 miles (+1,237)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,435 miles
- Test number
- 100962545035
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned not spaced out to over 180mm (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Pass45,198 miles (+162)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 45,198 miles
- Test number
- 751200780844
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryIntergrated rear light fitted but the lights are extremely clear when in operation
- AdvisoryVery slight play in the rear suspension linkage bearings
Pass45,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 45,036 miles
- Test number
- 938215550132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,036 miles (+540)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,036 miles
- Test number
- 973955337098
- DangerousRear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Pass44,496 miles (+639)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 44,496 miles
- Test number
- 280080369839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,857 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 43,857 miles
- Test number
- 114748943597
- AdvisoryFront speedometer bulb not working when lights illuminated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail43,857 miles (+409)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,857 miles
- Test number
- 238602546633
- MajorDrive chain excessively loose chain hitting rear swing arm (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront speedometer bulb not working when lights illuminated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,448 miles (+1,288)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 43,448 miles
- Test number
- 439744951729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,160 miles (+2,363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,160 miles
- Test number
- 182443270746
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass39,797 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,797 miles
- Test number
- 371839610394
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass38,135 miles (+1,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,135 miles
- Test number
- 958326028036
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Pass36,266 miles (+4,103)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 36,266 miles
- Test number
- 396840885023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,163 miles (+5,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 32,163 miles
- Test number
- 426934674003
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass26,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 26,643 miles
- Test number
- 685023003168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,643 miles (+3,663)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,643 miles
- Test number
- 869903503159
- Repaired at testChain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fail22,980 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,980 miles
- Test number
- 717893902165
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
Pass22,980 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 22,980 miles
- Test number
- 825863802183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,198 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,198 miles
- Test number
- 365941401122
- Repaired at testHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Pass21,198 miles (+4,025)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 21,198 miles
- Test number
- 925771201149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,173 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,173 miles
- Test number
- 461097600113
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Pass17,173 miles (+4,987)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 17,173 miles
- Test number
- 521117700134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,186 miles (-522,432)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 12,186 miles
- Test number
- 730661309151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass534,618 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 534,618 miles
- Test number
- 754822608141
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Questions about T979 VYG
- Does T979 VYG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 VYG is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T979 VYG?
- The MOT on T979 VYG is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T979 VYG done?
- T979 VYG was recorded at 47,691 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026.
- Has T979 VYG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T979 VYG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T979 VYG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T979 VYG find?
- T979 VYG passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; rear lower suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock link.
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