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Y388 HMX

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,693 mi
Last recorded38,693 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 HMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 38,451 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 37,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 37,786 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 37,786 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,490 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,490 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,996 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,539 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 30,531 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

oil leaking offside of engine/clutch cover

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,632 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,081 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,319 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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Y388 HMX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y388 HMX, 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 Y388 HMX registered?

Y388 HMX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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