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J99 GSF

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

1,915 mi
Last recorded1,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 GSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 1,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 1,866 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 20,910 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 20,910 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2014 20,334 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 20,334 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,827 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 19,827 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 19,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 18,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,148 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 17,148 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,788 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,485 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 12,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 10,783 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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J99 GSF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J99 GSF, 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 J99 GSF registered?

J99 GSF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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