MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSFs year 1999

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Pass percent:78.51%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI GSF year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:2,732 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	90
Registration plate issues	44
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	34
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	15
Registration plate lamp issues	13
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded \|3.2.B1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded \|3.2.B1b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength \|3.2.A1\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	90
Registration plate issues	44
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	34
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	15
Registration plate lamp issues	13
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	9
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded \|3.2.B1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded \|3.2.B1b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.B2b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength \|3.2.A1\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	2
Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSFs year 1999

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