MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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For daytime use only and not to be used at times of reduced visibility
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
direction iddicators not fitted
direction indicators not fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?
Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P493 SFW is a 1996 Suzuki VS1400 in Multi-colour with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 19,562 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P493 SFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P493 SFW?
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What year was P493 SFW registered?
P493 SFW is a 1996 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is P493 SFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P493 SFW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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