CarVerify

Free Car Check

P233 FPL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,120 mi
Last recorded31,120 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above 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

RegistrationP233 FPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,120 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,103 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 30,941 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 30,918 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 30,682 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 30,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 29,735 miles

slight brake bind front headlamp worn

Fail 12 May 2016 29,705 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

slight brake bind front headlamp worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,908 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

oil on rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,149 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 27,135 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,245 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front mudguard split

Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front brakes binding slightly

front mudguard split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,066 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 22,055 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,724 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 15,651 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 13,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

P233 FPL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P233 FPL, 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

How do I check the history of P233 FPL?

You can check the full history of P233 FPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P233 FPL registered?

P233 FPL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P233 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 FPL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P233 FPL 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 P233 FPL. 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.