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Y840 GDV

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,774 mi
Last recorded28,774 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 GDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 28,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Speedometer Insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2024 27,805 miles

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

Speedometer Insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,533 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 27,449 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 27,449 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 25,446 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 25,442 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 23,215 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2018 23,215 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,200 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 19,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 18,975 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 17,636 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 16,282 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 16,282 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 14,600 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clocks move but are still secure

Fail 10 May 2012

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clocks move but still secure

one tail light bulb inoprative

Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,272 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 12,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 12,660 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 10,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 May 2007 10,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,588 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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Y840 GDV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y840 GDV, 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 Y840 GDV registered?

Y840 GDV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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