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B19 WLH

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,401 mi
Last recorded47,401 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 WLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 47,401 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm extended (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 46,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,753 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 44,753 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,034 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,812 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 36,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 36,660 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 32,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 29,602 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,999 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 21,994 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 20,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 17,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 16,903 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 16,093 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,789 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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B19 WLH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 B19 WLH, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 WLH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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