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W357 VHB

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,272 mi
Last recorded34,272 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 VHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 34,272 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,926 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 36,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 36,840 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 36,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,533 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front oil pipes corroded

Rear under tray cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2016 35,782 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system can hits swing arm (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front oil pipes corroded

Rear under tray cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 34,301 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,293 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,293 miles

Centre Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,313 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,424 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 8,756 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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W357 VHB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W357 VHB, 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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W357 VHB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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