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EX51 XLR

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,379 mi
Last recorded53,379 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,379 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 51,018 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind front brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch in center of steering head bearings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 48,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to feather worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to feather worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 45,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 42,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 42,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nearside brake bulb not illuminating

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,977 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 40,976 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 39,178 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,655 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 24,492 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 13,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 7,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 5,445 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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EX51 XLR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EX51 XLR, 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 EX51 XLR registered?

EX51 XLR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is EX51 XLR safe to buy?

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