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Y473 BLS

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,497 mi
Last recorded30,497 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 BLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 30,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 28,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 27,362 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 26,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 24,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,599 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 23,599 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 21,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,775 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 19,775 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 18,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 16,369 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,286 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 11,286 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,773 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 9,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,337 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 17 Aug 2007 8,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 7,522 miles

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

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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Y473 BLS is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y473 BLS, 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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Y473 BLS is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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