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P251 TDL

1996 Suzuki VS600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,753 mi
Last recorded32,753 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 TDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 32,753 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,117 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,328 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 31,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,586 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 28,586 miles

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,710 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,346 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,639 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,630 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 20,758 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 20,758 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,109 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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P251 TDL is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 P251 TDL, 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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P251 TDL is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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