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S251 FWU

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,316 mi
Last recorded47,316 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 FWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,316 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs advise change seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect due to fork seals is low on oil (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in various areas throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

center stand spring appears stretched or worn advise new spring

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,580 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 53,580 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing MELTED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,464 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,951 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,473 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,473 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 53,553 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,171 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 34,157 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 28,773 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

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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S251 FWU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S251 FWU, 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 S251 FWU registered?

S251 FWU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S251 FWU safe to buy?

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