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R297 VYD

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,715 mi
Last recorded27,715 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 VYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 27,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,795 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 20,795 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,411 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,747 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 19,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,857 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 15,584 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 15,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 15,025 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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R297 VYD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 22,572 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 R297 VYD, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R297 VYD registered?

R297 VYD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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