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W438 RLJ

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,908 mi
Last recorded35,908 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 35,908 miles

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,631 miles

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,862 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 32,857 miles

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 32,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 32,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,652 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 30,652 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,869 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 18,869 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 11,644 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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W438 RLJ is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLJ, 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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W438 RLJ is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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