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M477 FRE

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,084 mi
Last recorded43,084 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 FRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 43,084 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,663 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced On dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 37,663 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced On dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,266 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 33,266 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 31,898 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,050 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,042 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,217 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2013 28,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,874 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 26,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,579 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 23,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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M477 FRE is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 23,061 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 M477 FRE, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M477 FRE registered?

M477 FRE is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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