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W78 XBN

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,826 mi
Last recorded44,826 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 XBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 44,826 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,382 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffle (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 42,382 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy with baffle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,936 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Lower offside engine mount loose

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,136 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,136 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 28,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 21,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,695 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2008 14,354 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,958 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 11,023 miles

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

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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W78 XBN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W78 XBN, 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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W78 XBN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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