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R227 DNY

1997 Suzuki Gsf

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

431 mi
Last recorded431 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf30,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 DNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 420 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 367 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

indicator flash rate

Pass 17 May 2014 12,672 miles

no chain guard fitted

Fail 13 May 2014 12,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

coolant level low

no chain guard fitted

no front side light fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 11,890 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 11,890 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2012 11,551 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 11,551 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2010 11,548 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,389 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 11,389 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,062 miles

front brake lever slightly spongy

front brake sticking

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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R227 DNY is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 30,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R227 DNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R227 DNY is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R227 DNY safe to buy?

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