1997 Suzuki GSF1200 1.2L Petrol · R491 AKV
1997 Suzuki GSF1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 44,255 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GSF1200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1157cc
R491 AKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 44,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R491 AKV Mileage History
- 10/09/202243,448 mi
- 26/04/202443,789 mi+341 mi
- 01/04/202543,836 mi+47 mi
- 13/05/202543,846 mi+10 mi
- 18/06/202644,255 mi+409 mi
Average of roughly 214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R491 AKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gsf1200 (R491 AKV) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))”.
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