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Y491 NLU

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

3,851 mi
Last recorded3,851 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 NLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 3,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 1,289 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 1,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,053 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,227 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 26,227 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 24,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake binds slightly

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake binds slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2013 18,774 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly.

rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,589 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 8,343 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,343 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,338 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2009 8,333 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 May 2008 8,248 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2006 7,502 miles

nearside rear side lamp not working

rear lamps effected by the operation of indicators

Pass 12 Jul 2005 7,262 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 7,262 miles

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

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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Y491 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y491 NLU, 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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Y491 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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