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Y97 YBC

2001 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,359 mi
Last recorded11,359 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX60019,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 YBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 11,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 11,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 11,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 10,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Side car wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 10,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Side car wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing securing split pin missing on spindle (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 7,554 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 7,554 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 28 Jun 2013 5,857 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 5,857 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,377 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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Y97 YBC is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 19,388 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y97 YBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y97 YBC registered?

Y97 YBC is a 2001 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y97 YBC safe to buy?

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