CarVerify

Free Car Check

E21 FRB

1997 Suzuki Gsx

Gold Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,156 mi
Last recorded30,156 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsx28,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 FRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 30,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 29,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 26,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 25,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 25,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,109 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel slightly offset but parallel

Rear Registration plate slightly faded but not misread

Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,109 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel slightly offset but parallel

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Registration plate slightly faded but not misread

Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,453 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,453 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 42,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 31,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

alloy brake fittings fitted front & rear

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

alloy brake fittings fitted front & rear

Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,321 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,742 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Full Suzuki Gsx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E21 FRB is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx in Gold with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,989 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E21 FRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E21 FRB?

You can check the full history of E21 FRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E21 FRB registered?

E21 FRB is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is E21 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 FRB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E21 FRB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E21 FRB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.