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N549 DVU

2001 Suzuki VS600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,955 mi
Last recorded27,955 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 DVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 27,955 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 27,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 27,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,906 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 26,906 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

insecure speedo drive

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,111 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 26,111 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2008 26,091 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front mudguard missing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,904 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 24,881 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS600?

Based on 1,319 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Horn not working 14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
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N549 DVU is a 2001 Suzuki VS600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Suzuki VS600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N549 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki VS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N549 DVU registered?

N549 DVU is a 2001 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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