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W296 NWV

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,952 mi
Last recorded31,952 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 NWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 30,587 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 30,587 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. Steering impeded by the horn (2.3.6a)

Horn control defective Horn sounds when steering the bike (1.7.2a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain clip wrong way round (6.2.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,720 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 29,720 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

50% of rear light not working

Offside Front Footrest hanger loose

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,152 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 98,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,868 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,645 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,344 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,344 miles

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,181 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

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 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NWV, 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 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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