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Y826 OVL

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,344 mi
Last recorded44,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 OVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,344 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 44,344 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,787 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 42,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 40,083 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 38,418 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 38,418 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,846 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 30,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked Carrier bracket broken. Carrier loose. (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,400 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 25,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,201 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 12,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 12,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

slight binding from front brake

Pass 5 Jan 2008 11,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,148 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,068 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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Y826 OVL 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 79.2%.

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 Y826 OVL, 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 Y826 OVL registered?

Y826 OVL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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