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Y981 BAR

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,078 mi
Last recorded47,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 BAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 47,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,695 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 45,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,732 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 36,732 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,418 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 26,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,449 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 25,449 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 21,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 17,764 miles

Recommend front brake hose is repositioned slightly to improve run of hose

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,498 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 11,498 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,297 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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Y981 BAR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y981 BAR, 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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Y981 BAR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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