1997 Suzuki GSF1200 1.2L Petrol · R178 BMV
1997 Suzuki GSF1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 33,818 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GSF1200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R178 BMV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2022
- 33,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R178 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gsf1200 (R178 BMV) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2022 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
R178 BMV Mileage History
- 16/03/202233,805 mi
- 31/03/202233,818 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 318 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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