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Y979 EGR

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

27,110 mi
Last recorded27,110 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 EGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 27,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 26,849 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 26,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling adjustment to left required (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 26,279 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 26,279 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 24,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 24,758 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 24,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 23,891 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 23,891 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 22,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,151 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,273 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 May 2013 16,516 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2013 16,516 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,698 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,684 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 13,481 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,209 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,023 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 11,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 7,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 7,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 7,598 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 7,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y979 EGR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y979 EGR, 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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Y979 EGR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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