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P818 MLH

1997 Suzuki VS600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,868 mi
Last recorded21,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS60015,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 MLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 21,868 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 20,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 17,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 16,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 16,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 15,624 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth just meets the requirements of 1mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 14,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,851 miles

front brake binding on slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,782 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 14,544 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,365 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 14,365 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,913 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,913 miles

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

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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P818 MLH is a 1997 Suzuki VS600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 15,161 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 P818 MLH, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki VS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P818 MLH registered?

P818 MLH is a 1997 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P818 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 MLH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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