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W438 SMW

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,031 mi
Last recorded22,031 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 SMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 22,031 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2010 22,031 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,031 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 22,031 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,031 miles

Engine oil level low.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 22,031 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Engine oil level low.

R/H stop/tail not working.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,031 miles

Engine oil on lower level mark.

R/H tail light not working.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 22,031 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly.

R/H tail light not working.

Rear brake light needs adjusting.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 22,031 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 22,031 miles

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

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

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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W438 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SMW, 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 SMW registered?

W438 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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