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R972 TKN

1997 Suzuki VS600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,382 mi
Last recorded24,382 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS60015,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 TKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,338 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 23,338 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

dipped beam TOO dim

front tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,454 miles

footbrake pedal had to be applied hard to enable brake to lock up

headlamp dip beam output slightly deminished

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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R972 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki VS600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R972 TKN, 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 R972 TKN registered?

R972 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R972 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 TKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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