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X979 FVE

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,046 mi
Last recorded37,046 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 FVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,046 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 37,046 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,263 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 35,260 miles

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,754 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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X979 FVE is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X979 FVE, 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 X979 FVE registered?

X979 FVE is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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