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P255 PCV

1996 Suzuki VS600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,145 mi
Last recorded13,145 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 PCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 13,145 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,135 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 13,051 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 13,045 miles

Front Mudguard missing

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 13,037 miles

Front Mudguard missing

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 13,030 miles

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

Front Mudguard missing

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 12,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,654 miles

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front mudguard missing

Fail 26 Apr 2018 12,653 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front mudguard missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,292 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,999 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 11,999 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 11,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,606 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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P255 PCV 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 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P255 PCV, 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 P255 PCV registered?

P255 PCV is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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