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FG51 ZVT

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,226 mi
Last recorded86,226 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ZVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 86,226 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,089 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 83,089 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 79,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,573 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,699 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,699 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,644 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f footrest slightly bent

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,510 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 40,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,297 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 27,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 27,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 24,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 24,198 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 22,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

n/s rear position lamp not working/o/s working ok

Pass 16 May 2011 18,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,080 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 17,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 14,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 13,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,693 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 10,693 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 6,107 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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FG51 ZVT is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG51 ZVT, 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 FG51 ZVT registered?

FG51 ZVT is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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