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M542 MDV

1995 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,916 mi
Last recorded39,916 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GSF60027,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 MDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,916 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 39,916 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 35,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock has reduced compression damping.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock has reduced compression damping.

Pass 14 May 2019 35,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 35,329 miles

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

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

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 35,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,179 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 35,179 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,953 miles

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

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 34,953 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 34,485 miles

Chain has a stiff link

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,045 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,045 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 33,558 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2011 30,947 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,429 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,789 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,019 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,019 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 20,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 May 2007 20,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 17,347 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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M542 MDV is a 1995 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 27,374 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 M542 MDV, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M542 MDV registered?

M542 MDV is a 1995 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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