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Y438 NLO

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,106 mi
Last recorded32,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 NLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 32,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 32,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 31,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 31,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 30,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 29,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 28,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 29,136 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 29,136 miles

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

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 26,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 25,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 25,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,170 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,473 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,606 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 19,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,706 miles

headlight on lower limit

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,770 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 15,746 miles

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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
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Y438 NLO is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y438 NLO, 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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Y438 NLO is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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