MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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