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2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,421 mi
Last recorded41,421 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 VPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,421 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 41,421 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 41,202 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 41,196 miles

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Missing (4.2.1 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 40,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 40,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 37,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 37,233 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust slightly louder than standard

Pass 19 May 2017 34,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 31,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,395 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

front brake hose fitted wrong

torkarm bolt has no splitpin fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2015 31,517 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,323 miles

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

brake fluid below min

oil level well below min and could cause engine lock up

Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 7,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,872 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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X489 VPN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X489 VPN, 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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X489 VPN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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