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EK03 HCG

2003 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,093 mi
Last recorded48,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSF60015,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 HCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 48,093 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

higher front brake performance normally obtainable.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,834 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 47,834 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 46,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,881 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,881 miles

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

link pipe slightly leaking at join

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,697 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,685 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

o/s rear footrest is worn and loose

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,685 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s rear footrest is worn and loose

Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,970 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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EK03 HCG is a 2003 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 15,888 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 EK03 HCG, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK03 HCG is a 2003 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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