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Y288 FOB

2001 Suzuki Gsf 600 Y

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,024 mi
Last recorded42,024 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Gsf 600 Y15,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 FOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Y
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 42,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,419 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 41,386 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fr. tyre 2mm Rear tyre 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 16,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2017 15,469 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,883 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 14,883 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking rusted (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 12,996 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 Y?

Based on 1,838 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
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Y288 FOB is a 2001 Suzuki Gsf 600 Y in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Gsf 600 Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 15,883 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 Gsf 600 Y fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y288 FOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 Y typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y288 FOB registered?

Y288 FOB is a 2001 Suzuki Gsf 600 Y, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y288 FOB safe to buy?

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