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Y493 HOD

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,638 mi
Last recorded39,638 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 HOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 39,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 39,632 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball broken off end of lever (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 39,426 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,319 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork dust seals corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,189 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 39,189 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 35,165 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Top box insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,161 miles

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

chain & sprockets worn but not excessive

Top box rack insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,778 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no chain guard

Fail 5 Sep 2013

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 21,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 17,648 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 17,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,671 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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Y493 HOD is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y493 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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Y493 HOD is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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