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R986 VRD

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,336 mi
Last recorded14,336 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W19,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 VRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 W
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 14,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 13,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 13,641 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking caliper coved in oil and on brake pads (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 12,929 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 12,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 11,560 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,250 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 10,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,968 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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R986 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R986 VRD, 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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What year was R986 VRD registered?

R986 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 W, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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