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Y97 GMA

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

17,436 mi
Last recorded17,436 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 GMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 17,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 17,345 miles

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 17,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 17,063 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 16,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 16,666 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 16,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 16,345 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 16,267 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 16,267 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,474 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 14,472 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,397 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 13,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,015 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 11,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 10,367 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 10,367 miles

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

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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Y97 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y97 GMA, 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 Y97 GMA registered?

Y97 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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