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Y181 CCY

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,661 mi
Last recorded17,661 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 CCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 17,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2025 17,661 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2024 17,560 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2024 17,560 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2023 17,428 miles

Engine sounds rough

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 17,427 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine sounds rough

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Evidence of leak from carbs (petrol)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 17,256 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 16,946 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,303 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

REAR BRAKE BINDS SLIGHTLY

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 15,303 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

REAR BRAKE BINDS SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,258 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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Y181 CCY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y181 CCY, 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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Y181 CCY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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