Official DVLA Record

1998 Suzuki GSF1200 1.2L Petrol · R797 EPV

R797 EPV

1998 Suzuki GSF1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 41,406 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GSF1200
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/09/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (10/07/2022)
Recorded Mileage
41,406 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/09/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 10/07/2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1157cc

R797 EPV Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2021
  • 41,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R797 EPV Mileage History

  1. 08/12/200518,092 mi
  2. 04/06/200718,146 mi+54 mi
  3. 20/09/200819,071 mi+925 mi
  4. 16/09/200920,679 mi+1,608 mi
  5. 16/05/201122,401 mi+1,722 mi
  6. 28/07/201223,594 mi+1,193 mi
  7. 28/07/201223,594 mi
  8. 07/04/201424,656 mi+1,062 mi
  9. 07/04/201424,656 mi
  10. 21/04/201529,256 mi+4,600 mi
  11. 09/04/201633,384 mi+4,128 mi
  12. 06/06/201738,518 mi+5,134 mi
  13. 10/02/201838,305 mi-213 mi
  14. 09/09/201938,857 mi+552 mi
  15. 20/08/202040,534 mi+1,677 mi
  16. 10/08/202141,406 mi+872 mi

Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R797 EPV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 21:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Gsf1200 (R797 EPV) between December 2005 and August 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

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ADVISORY