1997 Suzuki GSF1200 1.2L Petrol · R342 BGY
1997 Suzuki GSF1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 21,913 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GSF1200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/01/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1200cc
R342 BGY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 21,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R342 BGY Mileage History
- 02/04/202521,448 mi
- 09/05/202521,913 mi+465 mi
Average of roughly 4,592 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R342 BGY 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 (R342 BGY) between April 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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