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W242 VGU

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,687 mi
Last recorded41,687 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,687 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 41,687 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2013 39,433 miles

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

front tyre perished in tread pattern----none standard indicaters fitted at rear

Fail 1 May 2013 39,430 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre perished in tread pattern----none standard indicaters fitted at rear

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,998 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Top box insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2012 37,994 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

top box insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,187 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,004 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
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W242 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,781 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 W242 VGU, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W242 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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