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Y917 HKY

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 HKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026
Pass 26 Mar 2025 27,492 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 26,484 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 26,483 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure switch gear loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,117 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 26,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 25,622 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 24,596 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,499 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 22,487 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 22,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 21,152 miles

Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,378 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,388 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,086 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,397 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 15,062 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 13,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,559 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 12,528 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,740 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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Y917 HKY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y917 HKY, 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 Y917 HKY registered?

Y917 HKY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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