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W501 SMR

2000 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,393 mi
Last recorded23,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSX60019,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 23,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 23,168 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,581 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,546 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 20,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,791 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,164 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 13,164 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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W501 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,826 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W501 SMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W501 SMR registered?

W501 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W501 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 SMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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