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P864 FKP

1996 Suzuki VS600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 FKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,325 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencers fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 42,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,229 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,229 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,005 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 33,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,619 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,650 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 27,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,944 miles

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

Front tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,944 miles

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

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,925 miles

Front tyre has slightly deteriorated around the tyre wall

Fail 3 Aug 2006 21,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Lever and pedal travel on both front and rear brakes could do with slight adjustment

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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P864 FKP is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P864 FKP, 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 P864 FKP registered?

P864 FKP is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P864 FKP safe to buy?

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