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K15 ELY

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,764 mi
Last recorded78,764 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 ELY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 78,411 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,231 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front fork gaiters fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,913 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 76,249 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,923 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

drive chain tight

Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,923 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

drive chain tight

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,528 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired all bulbs slightly discoloured (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,528 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired all bulbs slightly discoloured (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on no plate lamp (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators slightly flashing fast

Rear Rear tyre is oversized slightly touches brake arm

Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,953 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators slightly flashing fast

Rear Rear tyre is oversized slightly touches brake arm

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 56,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 49,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2013 43,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 35,305 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,811 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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K15 ELY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K15 ELY, 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 K15 ELY registered?

K15 ELY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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