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X203 HVM

2001 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

28,150 mi
Last recorded28,150 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX60019,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 HVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 28,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 28,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,631 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front indicator switch damaged but working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

motorcycle showing signs of bodywork damage but bodywork secure

Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 18 kgf deflection front disc (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 25,928 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light stop light goes on then off when lever operated (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Registration plate insecure and broken (6.3.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 18 kgf deflection front disc (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,963 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,941 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing cylinder stud broken pot 3 (7.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25 kgf deflection front discs (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain guard missing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,680 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 22,680 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,330 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 20,324 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 18,307 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre close to swing arm

Fail 14 May 2013 18,307 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,483 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 16,483 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 15,011 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 14 May 2010 15,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,275 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 24 May 2008 8,757 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 May 2008 8,757 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 5,586 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 5,586 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,354 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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X203 HVM is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 19,388 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X203 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X203 HVM is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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