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X188 BAW

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,803 mi
Last recorded43,803 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 BAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 43,803 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 36,866 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 36,866 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 24,776 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 27,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.5.1b)

Upper Drive chain lightly rubbing swing arm chain guard bracket (6.2.1d)

chain guard missing

Pass 16 Nov 2014 25,463 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,485 miles

Bottom Exhaust Clamp missing but exhaust is still secure

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,382 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

clutch slightly stiff in operation

Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,651 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 18,646 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

nail in rear tyre

throttle switchgear insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,270 miles

poor headlight images

Pass 3 May 2009 165,408 miles

exhaust securing clamp slightly loose

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 10,262 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 10,262 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 7,598 miles

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

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

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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X188 BAW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X188 BAW, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X188 BAW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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