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W979 AKP

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,731 mi
Last recorded16,731 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 16,731 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 16,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 10,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 10,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 9,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 9,779 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 9,679 miles

chain lube on the edge of rear tyre.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 9,273 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 9,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,847 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 8,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 8,334 miles

nearside chain adjuster slightly loose

Fail 4 Sep 2008 7,868 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,868 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,915 miles

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

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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W979 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W979 AKP, 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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W979 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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