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P157 CRS

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,787 mi
Last recorded27,787 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 CRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 27,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 26,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,993 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 25,989 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 24,574 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2011 21,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,961 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,073 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,502 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 12,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 11,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 11,229 miles

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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P157 CRS is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P157 CRS, 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.

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What year was P157 CRS registered?

P157 CRS is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P157 CRS safe to buy?

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