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Y96 MBV

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 45,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024

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

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 17 May 2024

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 44,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,724 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,588 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,588 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 402,304 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,415 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,435 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,743 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
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Y96 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y96 MBV, 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 Y96 MBV registered?

Y96 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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