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N398 EKR

1995 Suzuki VS600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,626 mi
Last recorded30,626 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki VS60015,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 EKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2015 30,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,607 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,607 miles

Front Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,481 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,481 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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N398 EKR is a 1995 Suzuki VS600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki VS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 15,490 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 N398 EKR, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki VS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N398 EKR registered?

N398 EKR is a 1995 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N398 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 EKR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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