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Y905 GWS

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,724 mi
Last recorded39,724 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 GWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 39,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,767 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 38,767 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 35,572 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 35,560 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,530 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 33,101 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,973 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,684 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 24,684 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,994 miles

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

R/H front fork dust seal detoriated

Fail 27 Jan 2015 19,994 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

r/h front fork dust seal detoriated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,214 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 16,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 13,226 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 8,871 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,869 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 8,869 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 6,114 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 3,072 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,666 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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Y905 GWS is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y905 GWS, 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 Y905 GWS registered?

Y905 GWS is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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