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Y487 OVL

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,416 mi
Last recorded43,416 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 OVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 43,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 43,407 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,939 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded fork seals (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 42,939 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded fork seals (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 42,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,098 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 42,098 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 38,769 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2014 38,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,437 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front wheel replaced with second hand wheel which has slight distortion & tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Jan 2011

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 31,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,437 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,589 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,736 miles

front brake lever travel should be addressed

Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,657 miles

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

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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Y487 OVL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y487 OVL, 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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Y487 OVL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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