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Suzuki GSF1200

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,157 cc

T397 RJLMOT history

T397 RJL is a yellow and black petrol Suzuki GSF1200 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
44,344 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 RJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSF1200
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,157 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 RJL was last recorded at 44,344 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,306 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
1,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,344 miles
  • 2024 – 44,306 miles
  • 2023 – 42,971 miles
  • 2021 – 42,123 miles
  • 2020 – 40,308 miles
  • 2019 – 36,357 miles
  • 2018 – 32,647 miles
  • 2017 – 28,581 miles
  • 2016 – 28,528 miles
  • 2014 – 21,267 miles
  • 2013 – 21,156 miles
  • 2011 – 20,866 miles
  • 2010 – 20,550 miles
  • 2009 – 19,408 miles
  • 2008 – 16,864 miles
  • 2007 – 16,448 miles
  • 2006 – 16,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,344 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,344 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    775556877766
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  2. Pass44,306 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    138676877946
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryEx noisey

  3. Pass42,971 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,971 miles
    Test number
    442170206732
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass42,123 miles (+1,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    955661472041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass40,308 miles (+3,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    205406590452
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  6. Pass36,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,357 miles
    Test number
    419233082352
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail36,357 miles (+3,710)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,357 miles
    Test number
    625510465938
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass32,647 miles (+4,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,647 miles
    Test number
    895243659337
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged RENEW ASAP (4.1.2c)

  9. Pass28,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,581 miles
    Test number
    288506856833
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Fail28,580 miles (+52)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,580 miles
    Test number
    277486875899
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Pass28,528 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,528 miles
    Test number
    814838921754
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Fail28,527 miles (+7,260)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    865931779089
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake hose leaking fluid Burst in roller test (3.2.B4)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass21,267 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,267 miles
    Test number
    446240204178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,156 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,156 miles
    Test number
    357485273134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,866 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,866 miles
    Test number
    157138691045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,550 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,550 miles
    Test number
    993338890075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,408 miles (+2,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,408 miles
    Test number
    882547579069
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  18. Pass16,864 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,864 miles
    Test number
    183892908107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,448 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,448 miles
    Test number
    490892907110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,379 miles
    Test number
    862662556143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 RJL

Does T397 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 RJL expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 RJL?
The MOT on T397 RJL expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 RJL done?
T397 RJL was recorded at 44,344 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 1,468 miles a year.
Has T397 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 RJL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T397 RJL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T397 RJL find?
T397 RJL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: drive chain slightly tight; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit.

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