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P628 VTX

1996 Suzuki Intruder

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,349 mi
Last recorded39,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Intruder17,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 VTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIntruder
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 39,349 miles

Exhaust noisy Not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre showing signs of perishing due to age.

Fail 24 Jun 2026 39,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy Not standard (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear tyre showing signs of perishing due to age.

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,330 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 38,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,357 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 38,357 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,183 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 35,183 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,183 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,183 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,603 miles

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

advise rear tyre low in presure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,691 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 21,655 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 21,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,113 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Intruder?

Based on 5,071 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Horn not working 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
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P628 VTX is a 1996 Suzuki Intruder in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Intruder models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 17,191 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 Intruder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P628 VTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Intruder typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Intruder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P628 VTX is a 1996 Suzuki Intruder, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P628 VTX safe to buy?

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