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Y223 BCG

2001 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,699 mi
Last recorded16,699 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX60019,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 BCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,699 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,167 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013
Fail 11 Jun 2013 14,930 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,763 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 14,763 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,557 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,557 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 12,333 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 11,213 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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Y223 BCG is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 19,388 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y223 BCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y223 BCG registered?

Y223 BCG is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y223 BCG safe to buy?

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