1997 Suzuki GSF1200 1.2L Petrol · R377 BJA
1997 Suzuki GSF1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 21,708 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GSF1200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R377 BJA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 21,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R377 BJA Mileage History
- 03/09/200512,056 mi
- 26/08/200615,096 mi+3,040 mi
- 01/09/200716,142 mi+1,046 mi
- 06/09/200816,476 mi+334 mi
- 22/08/200916,666 mi+190 mi
- 28/08/201017,893 mi+1,227 mi
- 20/08/201118,989 mi+1,096 mi
- 25/08/201219,891 mi+902 mi
- 19/04/201420,255 mi+364 mi
- 11/04/201520,709 mi+454 mi
- 06/05/201620,894 mi+185 mi
- 06/05/201620,903 mi+9 mi
- 18/05/201721,392 mi+489 mi
- 17/08/201821,573 mi+181 mi
- 24/04/202421,595 mi+22 mi
- 07/05/202521,681 mi+86 mi
- 08/05/202521,681 mi
- 02/07/202621,708 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 463 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
R377 BJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gsf1200 (R377 BJA) between September 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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 (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))”; “Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)”.
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