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AY51 FDN

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,954 mi
Last recorded48,954 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 48,954 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024

Front mudguard slightly insecure

Front tyre going out of shape slightly

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort *Borderline pass* (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front mudguard slightly insecure

Front tyre going out of shape slightly

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort *Borderline pass* (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front mudguard slightly insecure

Front nearside brake hose not routed through bracket

Front tyre going out of shape slightly

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort *Borderline pass* (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,184 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2022 20,898 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,848 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 20,848 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 19,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 14,810 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 14,810 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 14,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,637 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 10,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 8,600 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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AY51 FDN is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,536 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 AY51 FDN, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 FDN registered?

AY51 FDN is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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