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Y478 LRX

2001 Suzuki Gsf 600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,475 mi
Last recorded37,475 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Gsf 60020,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 LRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 35,918 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 35,918 miles

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 34,245 miles

Clutch lever very worn on pivot

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

Fail 21 May 2024 34,245 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever very worn on pivot

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,158 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 33,154 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 31,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 28,967 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 28,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 28,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,171 miles

Only one rear tailight bulb working.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 25,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 24,236 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,759 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
810
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 14
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Y478 LRX is a 2001 Suzuki Gsf 600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Gsf 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 20,526 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 Gsf 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y478 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y478 LRX registered?

Y478 LRX is a 2001 Suzuki Gsf 600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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