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P19 RSJ

1997 Suzuki VS1400

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,056 mi
Last recorded29,056 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS140015,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 RSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 29,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 28,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 28,528 miles

front brake slight binding

Pass 27 Feb 2020 27,422 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 27,422 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 26,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,001 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 21,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,488 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,223 miles

low beam lights have a blue lamp on top let you know there on. blue is used for high beam,

Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 14,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 6,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 5,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 5,510 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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P19 RSJ is a 1997 Suzuki VS1400 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 15,020 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P19 RSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P19 RSJ registered?

P19 RSJ is a 1997 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P19 RSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 RSJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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