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P152 RGT

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,282 mi
Last recorded28,282 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 RGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 27,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 26,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 26,413 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 26,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 25,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,860 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 23,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,835 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 20,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,549 miles

Front front tyre on 2mm

Rear number plate lamp not working

Fail 6 Oct 2015 17,549 miles

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

Rear number plate lamp not working

Fail 19 Sep 2015 17,530 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 17,341 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 17,341 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,794 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,786 miles

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

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

front brake difficult to rotate by hand

rear brake difficult to rotate by hand

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
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P152 RGT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,237 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 GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P152 RGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P152 RGT registered?

P152 RGT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P152 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P152 RGT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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