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Y227 GMA

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,330 mi
Last recorded43,330 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 GMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,330 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 43,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,980 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 41,980 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,610 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 40,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 37,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,902 miles

Surface cracks on front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,426 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 35,360 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,459 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 34,411 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

chain dry

Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,744 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,145 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,145 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,842 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 19,842 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 17,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,035 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 8,754 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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Y227 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y227 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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Y227 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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