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W297 NWV

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,053 mi
Last recorded72,053 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 NWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,355 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,441 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,441 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 May 2013 47,362 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Passing switch not functioning

Pass 2 May 2013 47,362 miles

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

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

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

Passing switch not functioning

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,697 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 37,427 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,055 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,296 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 18,414 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 11,655 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 10,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,802 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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W297 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W297 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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What year was W297 NWV registered?

W297 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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