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W52 RET

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

21,091 mi
Last recorded21,091 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 21,091 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 21,083 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,926 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect rear shock stiff not much movement (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 20,926 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork legs seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail both sprockets worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 20,428 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 19,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,692 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 18,669 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,562 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 17,562 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

ONLY ONE OF TWIN TAIL & BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING ?

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,541 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,535 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,173 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 12,162 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 9 May 2009 8,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 6,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 4,121 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
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W52 RET is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W52 RET, 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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W52 RET is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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