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Y696 RVM

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,236 mi
Last recorded10,236 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 RVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 10,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 7,780 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 7,747 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 5,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 4,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 4,537 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 4,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 3,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 3,974 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 2,873 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

cut in front tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2011 2,873 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

cut in front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 2,798 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 2,788 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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Y696 RVM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y696 RVM, 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 Y696 RVM registered?

Y696 RVM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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