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Y197 XAX

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 XAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48 miles

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 5 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,818 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 6 Dec 2016 20,817 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,043 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,112 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,387 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 19,364 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,405 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 18,405 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 16,689 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2006 15,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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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Y197 XAX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y197 XAX, 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 Y197 XAX registered?

Y197 XAX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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