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W438 RHR

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,095 mi
Last recorded26,095 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 26,095 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,666 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 34,666 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,069 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 34,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 33,632 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,729 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,725 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,519 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 31,472 miles

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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,540 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,990 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 15,634 miles

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

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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W438 RHR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W438 RHR, 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 W438 RHR registered?

W438 RHR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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