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W285 PBB

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 PBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 35,330 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,041 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy advise grease and reset (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 34,041 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls does not work with front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy advise grease and reset (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 33,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,486 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 31,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 31,668 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2019 30,473 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 29,514 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 29,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,685 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,010 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 28,002 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 24,695 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 23,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,868 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 22,199 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,571 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,571 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,564 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 14,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 12,309 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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W285 PBB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W285 PBB, 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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W285 PBB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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