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W296 KDO

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,374 mi
Last recorded52,374 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 KDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,141 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,577 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,563 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 42,527 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,245 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 35,245 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,638 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,638 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,534 miles

blowing from hole drilled in exhaust middle pipe

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,948 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 31,948 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front side light not working and number plate not working

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,567 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,984 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 18,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 18,300 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
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W296 KDO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W296 KDO, 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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W296 KDO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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