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X849 VAY

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,373 mi
Last recorded11,373 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 VAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 11,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 11,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 10,319 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 10,308 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Position lamp switch insecure not fixed to bars (4.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure not fixed to bars (4.4.2 (a) (i))

alloy brake banjos fitted. not recommended for road use

Pass 4 Nov 2017 9,452 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,091 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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X849 VAY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 X849 VAY, 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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What year was X849 VAY registered?

X849 VAY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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