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N23 KJS

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,604 mi
Last recorded17,604 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 KJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 16,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 16,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 15,546 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 14,804 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 14,804 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 14,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,306 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 14,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,458 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 12,458 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 May 2008 10,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,380 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 9,353 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 W?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 6
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
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N23 KJS is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 Gsf 1200 W fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N23 KJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N23 KJS is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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