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W489 NFG

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,866 mi
Last recorded45,866 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 NFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 45,866 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 45,853 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 43,322 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 43,279 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,844 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 38,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 36,749 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

headlight dim

Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,749 miles

headlight dim

Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 10,225 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,706 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,512 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,330 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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W489 NFG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W489 NFG, 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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W489 NFG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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