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Y179 AUT

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,543 mi
Last recorded47,543 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 AUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,543 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,884 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 40,884 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020
Pass 15 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light flicks on & off as lever is pressed (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close to each other (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light flicks on & off as lever is pressed (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,063 miles

Drive chain has slight tight spot

Fail 16 Aug 2016 31,063 miles

Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted Front brake reading indicates distorted discs (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low Dip beam to low (1.6)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired Main beam in op (1.2.3a)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre worn past limit on edges and worn incorrect (4.1.3(ii))

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake Rear brake binding (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Front and rear tyre valves split (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 28,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 25,557 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 25,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,929 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 18,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 18,581 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,166 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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Y179 AUT is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y179 AUT, 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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Y179 AUT is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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