No, R156 CDW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R156 CDW?

The MOT for R156 CDW is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R156 CDW?

The recorded mileage for R156 CDW is 34,925 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R156 CDW ULEZ compliant?

No, R156 CDW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Suzuki GSF1200 1.2L Petrol · R156 CDW

R156 CDW

1997 Suzuki GSF1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 34,925 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: SUZUKI GSF1200
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 05/07/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 34,925 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 05/07/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 34,925 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1157cc

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R156 CDW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
34,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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R156 CDW Mileage History

25/02/202245,718 mi
17/01/202346,027 mi+309 mi
02/07/202534,279 mi-11,748 mi
01/07/202634,902 mi+623 mi
07/07/202634,925 mi+23 mi

Average of roughly -2,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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

R156 CDW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 17:57

MOT Analysis

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 (R156 CDW) between February 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 July 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: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))”.

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