Suzuki GSF1200
Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,157 cc
P970 KESMOT history
P970 KES is a purple petrol Suzuki GSF1200 first used on 18 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 24,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 24,955 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P970 KES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GSF1200
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,157 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 18 Apr 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P970 KES was last recorded at 24,955 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Apr 2021: 4,255 km, lower than 98,931 km on 29 Nov 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 24,949 miles · 10 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 24,955 miles
- 2025 – 23,199 miles
- 2017 – 89,683 miles
- 2013 – 88,958 miles
- 2011 – 86,489 miles
- 2006 – 76,462 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass24,955 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass24,955 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 24,955 miles
- Test number
- 905278970449
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail24,949 miles (+1,750)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,949 miles
- Test number
- 718296252730
- MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated also play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass23,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 23,199 miles
- Test number
- 275250495210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,199 km (+2,577)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,199 km
- Test number
- 447830865694
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass20,622 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 20,622 km
- Test number
- 506755065230
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail20,622 km (+3,484)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,622 km
- Test number
- 440069889097
- Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass17,138 km1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 17,138 km
- Test number
- 667285185356
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Fail17,138 km (+5,558)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,138 km
- Test number
- 717089050755
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Pass11,580 km (+7,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 11,580 km
- Test number
- 639488029533
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit o/s front on limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass4,267 km (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 4,267 km
- Test number
- 137449287962
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail4,255 km (-94,676)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,255 km
- Test number
- 612356124631
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass98,931 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 98,931 km
- Test number
- 309725841087
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Fail98,931 km (+4,597)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,931 km
- Test number
- 716706454965
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass94,334 km (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 94,334 km
- Test number
- 545399223941
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,322 km1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,322 km
- Test number
- 639479565084
- DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,683 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 89,683 miles
- Test number
- 487318826184
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Pass89,453 km (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 89,453 km
- Test number
- 245572095412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,449 km
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 89,449 km
- Test number
- 977661694160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,449 km1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,449 km
- Test number
- 275341594411
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Pass88,958 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 88,958 miles
- Test number
- 626219183198
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail88,958 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,958 miles
- Test number
- 375199883168
- FailureRear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass88,201 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 88,201 km
- Test number
- 298447062161
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail88,201 km1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,201 km
- Test number
- 679467162183
- Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass86,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 86,489 miles
- Test number
- 145254461059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,357 km (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,357 km
- Test number
- 943521590073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,880 km (+1,045)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 83,880 km
- Test number
- 101221478200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,835 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 82,835 km
- Test number
- 474683357267
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Pass76,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 76,462 miles
- Test number
- 153168406109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P970 KES
- Does P970 KES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 KES is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P970 KES?
- The MOT on P970 KES is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P970 KES done?
- P970 KES was recorded at 24,955 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026.
- Has P970 KES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P970 KES has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on P970 KES ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P970 KES find?
- P970 KES passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.
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