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Y549 GTC

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,494 mi
Last recorded23,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 GTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 23,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 22,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,016 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 21,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 17,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 14,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 14,755 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 11,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,664 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,739 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 40,531 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,517 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 32,517 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,055 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,290 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 18,259 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,259 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 12,947 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,739 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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Y549 GTC is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y549 GTC, 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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Y549 GTC is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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