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X978 WCG

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,219 mi
Last recorded40,219 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 WCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,626 miles

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

rear slight brake bind

Fail 30 Jul 2015 38,626 miles

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

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

rear slight brake bind

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,965 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,102 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 36,102 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)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 33,016 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,111 miles

Headlamp aim diffused

Non standard rear lights.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,647 miles

Non standard Headlamp Aim slightly diffused

Non standard rear lights

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,075 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Modified rear suspension - raised

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 27,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Modified rear suspension - raised

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,727 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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X978 WCG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X978 WCG, 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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X978 WCG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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