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C14 YLR

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,060 mi
Last recorded6,060 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 YLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 6,060 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 5,886 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 5,712 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 5,436 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 5,436 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 4,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 4,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 4,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 4,455 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 3,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 3,341 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Chain guard missing

Fail 10 Jul 2015 3,339 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 3,148 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 2,722 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 2,550 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,473 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil cooler pipe fouling on exhaust

Fail 12 Jul 2011 2,468 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil cooler pipe fouling on exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2010 2,296 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

no indicators fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 1,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2009 1,819 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2008 1,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 6,037 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 6,037 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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C14 YLR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C14 YLR, 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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What year was C14 YLR registered?

C14 YLR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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