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Y52 HWE

2001 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,367 mi
Last recorded38,367 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX60019,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 HWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 38,367 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 38,367 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 38,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,280 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 33,488 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,547 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 24,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,287 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 19,875 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,629 miles

both front brake disc slight play

both rear foot pegs missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advisemovement in handle bar brakelever

Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,627 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advisemovement in handle bar brakelever

Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,116 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 16,116 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 16,116 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,180 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 11,011 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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Y52 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 19,388 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y52 HWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y52 HWE registered?

Y52 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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