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Y86 VMW

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,739 mi
Last recorded47,739 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 47,733 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

RH riders footrest bent

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 43,899 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested no visible beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

RH riders footrest bent

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements brake has to be pushed very hard (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 39,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018
Pass 4 Feb 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015
Pass 24 Nov 2014 25,611 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 22,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,792 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,151 miles

Rear indicators slightly obscured by number plate

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,325 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 12,310 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 7,400 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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Y86 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y86 VMW, 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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Y86 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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