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W308 RCN

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,943 mi
Last recorded61,943 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 61,943 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 61,940 miles

Stop lamp not working not working on rear foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2018 61,934 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close tegether (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested no detectable pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,617 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 50,617 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 45,539 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2010 43,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,335 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 32,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,313 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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W308 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange 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 W308 RCN, 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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W308 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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