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W285 YCY

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,773 mi
Last recorded42,773 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 42,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,556 miles

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

advise brake fluid change both front and rear brake indicate spongy operation

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,864 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 37,469 miles

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 26 Mar 2022 35,492 miles

Drive chain slightly tight adjustment required (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 35,492 miles

Drive chain slightly tight adjustment required (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low adjusted prs (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 33,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 30,560 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 30,560 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Unable to check front wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 25 Mar 2017 29,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 27,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,042 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 26,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 21,217 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,877 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 20,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,996 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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W285 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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