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R987 GGJ

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,791 mi
Last recorded39,791 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 GGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,791 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 39,618 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,216 miles

Exhaust noisy very short silencer fitted noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

R & L headlights masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,322 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Presented for test with R & L headlights temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester. Rear tyre fitted with repair plug.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,516 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Crude baffle fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 2,390 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 23,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,239 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,678 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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R987 GGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R987 GGJ, 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 R987 GGJ registered?

R987 GGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R987 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 GGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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