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P879 HBG

1996 Suzuki VS600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,760 mi
Last recorded24,760 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 HBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 24,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 24,420 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 24,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 23,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 22,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,558 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,615 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 14,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 13,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 13,745 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 13,597 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 11,662 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,662 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,105 miles

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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P879 HBG is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P879 HBG, 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 P879 HBG registered?

P879 HBG is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P879 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 HBG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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