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W579 XFM

2000 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,251 mi
Last recorded26,251 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy20,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 XFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,251 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 26,249 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 25,989 miles

Front Front Footrests N/Side on O/Side Slightly worn bushes

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 25,989 miles

Centre Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering Hanging Loose (2.1.2e)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. Clutch Lever far too short (6.2.1g)

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Rear Rack Insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front Footrests N/Side on O/Side Slightly worn bushes

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,102 miles

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

Rear Brake Disc has service Rust

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 25,102 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear Brake Disc has service Rust

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,002 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 23,996 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,694 miles

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

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

oil leak from front of engine

Fail 14 Mar 2013 23,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,527 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 16,008 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,677 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy?

Based on 1,305 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
946
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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W579 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 20,630 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 Gsf 600 Sy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W579 XFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W579 XFM registered?

W579 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sy, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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