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W978 RNV

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,220 mi
Last recorded20,220 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 RNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 20,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 19,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 19,769 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 19,675 miles

Rear tyre stepping on outer tread

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower dog bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 19,477 miles

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively upper dog bone slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 18,956 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 17,591 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 17,591 miles

Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,474 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 37,474 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 37,471 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 36,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

RBT shows slight bind on FRONT brake (8-10kg). LESS than 10% of MAXIMUM brake force (125kg).

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,547 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

RBT shows slight bind on FRONT brake (8-10kg). LESS than 10% of MAXIMUM brake force (125kg).

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,996 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,924 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,566 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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W978 RNV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W978 RNV, 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 W978 RNV registered?

W978 RNV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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