Suzuki GSF1200
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,157 cc
R71 MECMOT history
R71 MEC is a black petrol Suzuki GSF1200 first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 47,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 47,128 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R71 MEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GSF1200
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,157 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R71 MEC was last recorded at 47,128 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jun 2008: 4,204 miles, lower than 35,725 miles on 21 May 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 44,618 miles · 19 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,510 miles
- Average per year
- 618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 47,128 miles
- 2024 – 44,618 miles
- 2023 – 43,259 miles
- 2022 – 41,341 miles
- 2021 – 39,492 miles
- 2020 – 37,730 miles
- 2010 – 36,549 miles
- 2008 – 4,204 miles
- 2007 – 35,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,128 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Clutch lever shortened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust noisy Slight leak from manifold
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,128 miles (+2,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 47,128 miles
- Test number
- 799430835750
- AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass44,618 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 44,618 miles
- Test number
- 261622758630
- AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fail44,617 miles (+1,358)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,617 miles
- Test number
- 199130338917
- MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
Pass43,259 miles (+1,918)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 43,259 miles
- Test number
- 125350281324
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,341 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 41,341 miles
- Test number
- 321705689221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,322 miles (+1,830)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,322 miles
- Test number
- 212664680171
- MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass39,492 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 39,492 miles
- Test number
- 808138054852
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Fail39,472 miles (+1,742)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,472 miles
- Test number
- 586035361582
- MajorRear Brake caliper leaking from brake fitting to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass37,730 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 37,730 miles
- Test number
- 562604932685
- AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Slight leak from manifold (8.1.1 (a))
Fail37,718 miles (+1,169)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,718 miles
- Test number
- 412577980366
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryClutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Slight leak from manifold (8.1.1 (a))
Pass36,549 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,549 miles
- Test number
- 482384170292
- AdvisoryRear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Fail36,537 miles (+32,333)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,537 miles
- Test number
- 304371470450
- FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
- AdvisoryRear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Pass4,204 miles (-31,521)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 4,204 miles
- Test number
- 973713668149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,725 miles
- Test number
- 704161847169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R71 MEC
- Does R71 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 MEC is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R71 MEC?
- The MOT on R71 MEC is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R71 MEC done?
- R71 MEC was recorded at 47,128 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 618 miles a year.
- Has R71 MEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R71 MEC has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on R71 MEC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R71 MEC find?
- R71 MEC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: headlamp light intensity reduced; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.
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