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W265 XLG

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 XLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 23,136 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 23,034 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 22,611 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 22,566 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 22,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 22,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 21,369 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,103 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 21,103 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 21,023 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,802 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded non structural (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 20,802 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded non structural (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,790 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded cross beam (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 19,790 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded cross beam (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,543 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 18,543 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,164 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,807 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 17,807 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,161 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,605 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,446 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 12,446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,618 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 10,618 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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W265 XLG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W265 XLG, 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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What year was W265 XLG registered?

W265 XLG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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