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Y889 SJA

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,019 mi
Last recorded11,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 SJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 11,019 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Fail 10 May 2016 10,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated bolt snapped / insecure (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2015 6,309 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

n/o plate light inop

Fail 10 Apr 2015 5,968 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

clip on fuel hose from tap missing

slight brake fiuid around r/h caliper

slight oil leak from lower engine

Pass 7 Apr 2014 3,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 2,883 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 2,883 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 620 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 35,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,027 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,744 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,127 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 15,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 15,976 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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Y889 SJA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y889 SJA, 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 Y889 SJA registered?

Y889 SJA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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