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Y212 GMA

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,953 mi
Last recorded38,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 GMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 38,953 miles

oil leak (oil cooler solid pipe leaking)

Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,826 miles

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

oil leak (oil cooler solid pipe leaking)

Fail 21 Jun 2025 37,807 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak (oil cooler solid pipe leaking)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,549 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 35,547 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs have a slight warp

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 35,522 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 May 2019 33,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 32,076 miles

Rear Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 27,549 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,483 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 23,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 20,152 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,753 miles

rear pads near limits

Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,277 miles

front tyre close to legal minimum

rear chain requires adjustment

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 6,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 4,980 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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Y212 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y212 GMA, 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 Y212 GMA registered?

Y212 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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