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W486 HBD

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,500 mi
Last recorded45,500 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 HBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 45,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both calipers (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

oil cooler/ pipes badly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 37,756 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both calipers (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

oil cooler/ pipes badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,039 miles

front pads getting low

minor damage to tank and fairing

n/s front hand grip slightly loose

slight scoreing to front discs

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,185 miles

Battery cover missing

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

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

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

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

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Number plate lamp not working

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,185 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Repair to rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle slow to return

Battery cover missing

Cracks to front tyre

Cuts to rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Nails in rear tyre

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

Number plate lamp not working

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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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W486 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W486 HBD, 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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W486 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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