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Y656 VMR

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,451 mi
Last recorded54,451 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 VMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 54,451 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,191 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 42,174 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 42,174 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,871 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 38,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

one tail light not working

suspect fluid leak rear caliper

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,408 miles

ADVISE FAIRING SPLIT

Fail 3 Dec 2020 36,405 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FAIRING SPLIT

Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 24,163 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 24,130 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 18,973 miles

rear tyre worn and has a nail in

Pass 14 Nov 2016 14,758 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Dec 2015 12,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,337 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 9,337 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2012 7,096 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 7,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,884 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 925 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
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Y656 VMR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y656 VMR, 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 Y656 VMR registered?

Y656 VMR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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