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R988 VRD

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,079 mi
Last recorded49,079 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 VRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,079 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 49,079 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 44,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 44,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 44,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,243 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 44,243 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))

rear pads rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,204 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 42,204 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,375 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,846 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 May 2010 29,094 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 29,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,802 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,994 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,862 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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R988 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R988 VRD, 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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R988 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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