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T117 BBY

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 BBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,000 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front bolt missing from frame

Front oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2024 49,141 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front oil leak from oil cooler

Offside Front bolt missing from frame

Fail 21 Nov 2024 49,125 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front oil leak from oil cooler

Offside Front bolt missing from frame

Pass 9 Nov 2023 48,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Bolt missing

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,720 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chain rusty

offside front bolt loose

Fail 9 Nov 2022 46,640 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chain rusty

offside front bolt loose

Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front bolt loose

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower monoshock bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 43,809 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front bolt loose

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower monoshock bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front bolt missing from frame

Fail 12 Nov 2020 42,155 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn sprocket carrier bearing excess play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front bolt missing from frame

Pass 9 Nov 2019 40,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 34,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,717 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 30,717 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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T117 BBY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T117 BBY, 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 T117 BBY registered?

T117 BBY is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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