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R393 BLC

1998 Suzuki VS600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,444 mi
Last recorded16,444 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VS60013,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 BLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 16,444 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 16,421 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 14,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake linkage pins worn

Fail 18 Jun 2021 14,690 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively brake linkage x2 (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 13,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 10,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 9,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,073 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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R393 BLC is a 1998 Suzuki VS600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki VS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 13,722 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 R393 BLC, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki VS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R393 BLC registered?

R393 BLC is a 1998 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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