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S266 FWU

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,768 mi
Last recorded46,768 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 FWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 46,768 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 46,768 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 46,502 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 46,453 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,889 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 45,888 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,661 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 45,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,624 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,025 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,872 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 13,872 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 6,362 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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S266 FWU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S266 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 S266 FWU registered?

S266 FWU is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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