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W308 SES

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,746 mi
Last recorded21,746 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 SES
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 21,746 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 20,845 miles

Drive chain lacking lubrication.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 19,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 19,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 18,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 18,412 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 18,252 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 18,252 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,223 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 17,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,653 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

fuel tank filler recess corroded not leaking

nearside mirror loose

Fail 10 Apr 2015 12,629 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

fuel tank filler recess corroded not leaking

nearside mirror loose

Pass 11 Apr 2014 10,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advise centre and side stands stiff to retract

Pass 6 Mar 2013 6,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,522 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 6,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,689 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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W308 SES is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SES, 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 W308 SES registered?

W308 SES is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W308 SES safe to buy?

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