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P157 FPM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,808 mi
Last recorded34,808 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 FPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Nov 2006 10,507 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 10,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2005 9,651 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P157 FPM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P157 FPM, 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 FPM registered?

P157 FPM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P157 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 FPM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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