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L66 HGS

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,118 mi
Last recorded32,118 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 HGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 32,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 32,117 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 32,117 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated pad rusty (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 31,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2014 30,252 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 30,252 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 28,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,138 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 21,792 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,378 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 9,045 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,896 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,153 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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L66 HGS is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L66 HGS, 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 L66 HGS registered?

L66 HGS is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L66 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 HGS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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