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P341 SWS

1996 Suzuki VS600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

19,808 mi
Last recorded19,808 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 SWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 19,808 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 19,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 19,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 19,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 18,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 18,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 18,475 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 18,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 18,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 17,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 17,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 17,411 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,084 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,973 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 16,341 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,160 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 15,765 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,292 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 15,288 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,636 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 14,636 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005

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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P341 SWS is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P341 SWS, 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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What year was P341 SWS registered?

P341 SWS is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P341 SWS safe to buy?

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