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P117 RWS

1996 Suzuki VS600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,005 mi
Last recorded25,005 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 25,005 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,832 miles

slight play in prop joints.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play in rear swinging arm bushes.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 21,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working controll 2 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 21,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 18,737 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,716 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 14,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,184 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,183 miles

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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P117 RWS is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki VS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 18,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P117 RWS, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki VS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P117 RWS registered?

P117 RWS is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P117 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 RWS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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