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Y163 SFA

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,866 mi
Last recorded18,866 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 SFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 18,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 18,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,032 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 17,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 16,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 14,465 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 14,207 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 14,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,708 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,144 miles

Rear hugger running close to the rear tyre!

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 9,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 4,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 4,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,119 miles

front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 9 Jun 2006 4,116 miles

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

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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Y163 SFA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y163 SFA, 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 Y163 SFA registered?

Y163 SFA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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