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P878 JNV

1996 Suzuki VS600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,293 mi
Last recorded14,293 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 JNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 14,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 14,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 13,342 miles

front & rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2019 13,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 13,035 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 12,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 12,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 12,322 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,120 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 11,120 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P878 JNV is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P878 JNV, 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 P878 JNV registered?

P878 JNV is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P878 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 JNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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