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W356 PCV

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,923 mi
Last recorded16,923 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 PCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,606 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,606 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 47,793 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 47,793 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 46,936 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,936 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,682 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 45,682 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,957 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2009 44,957 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

drive chain loose

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,880 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,875 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 35,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,363 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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W356 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W356 PCV, 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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W356 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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