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Y492 HOD

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,863 mi
Last recorded34,863 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 HOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 33,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 33,224 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,353 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 32,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 32,162 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,926 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 31,926 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 31,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 29,591 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,957 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 26,957 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,588 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 23,588 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,089 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 16,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,327 miles

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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Y492 HOD is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y492 HOD, 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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What year was Y492 HOD registered?

Y492 HOD is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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