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YJ51 XVV

2001 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,597 mi
Last recorded33,597 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF60019,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 XVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,597 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 33,473 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,360 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear lights slightly affected by indicators when there on

Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,292 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind exhaust down pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,557 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame behind exhaust downpipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 32,504 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,785 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

all postion lamps slightly affected by another lamp

front tyre slightly cracking

only 50% of rear side light working

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,321 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,565 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

Fail 5 Jun 2015 29,768 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,768 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,469 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 23,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 6,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,182 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 49,182 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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YJ51 XVV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ51 XVV, 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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YJ51 XVV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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