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W518 SMW

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,502 mi
Last recorded31,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 SMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 31,502 miles

Chain guard insecure Chainguard Missing (6.1.7 (i))

Direction indicator not working Offside front indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Offside fork leg hitting oil cooler before reaching full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake light switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket missing Near side and offside engine bolts missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected Front wheel excessively buckled (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight corrosion to Oil Cooler pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,628 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 28,623 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,495 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,166 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,688 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,248 miles

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,959 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2008 12,959 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,632 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 8,629 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 6,045 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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W518 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W518 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 W518 SMW registered?

W518 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W518 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 SMW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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