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Y459 HWG

2001 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,339 mi
Last recorded42,339 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX60019,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 HWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 42,339 miles

Rear tyre worn badly on the offside, (square edged!)

Fail 6 Aug 2026 42,287 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly revs increase on lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear tyre worn badly on the offside, (square edged!)

Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,705 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 40,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,458 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 40,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,808 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 39,064 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,932 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Number plate light inop

Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,932 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Number plate light inop

Pass 26 May 2011 13,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,859 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 10,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 6,245 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 6,245 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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Y459 HWG is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y459 HWG, 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 Y459 HWG registered?

Y459 HWG is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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