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LK51 NBL

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,706 mi
Last recorded49,706 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 NBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 49,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 49,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 49,625 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 49,017 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,442 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,626 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 44,626 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,059 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 41,048 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,097 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,626 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,579 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

fastener missing chainguard nearside front

impact damage to fueltank offside

nearside front indicator loose

offside chain adjuster plate loose

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,170 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,968 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 27,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,868 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 12 Aug 2008 25,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,706 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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LK51 NBL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK51 NBL, 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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LK51 NBL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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