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M278 FMW

1995 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,454 mi
Last recorded50,454 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GSF60027,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 FMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 50,454 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,876 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear indicators slightly dim

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear indicators slightly dim

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,422 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 45,420 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,185 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,706 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 31,706 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,466 miles

Both front fork stanctions pitted.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 31,455 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,225 miles

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

front brake slighty binding

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,914 miles

drive chain dry

front tyre pressure low

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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M278 FMW is a 1995 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 27,374 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 M278 FMW, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M278 FMW registered?

M278 FMW is a 1995 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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