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P365 RYF

1996 Suzuki VS1400

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS140019,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 RYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,253 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 46,660 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component insecurely attached cv gaitor (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel lever missing (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaitor split

Offside Rear Inner cv gaitor cracked

exhaust noisy

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,963 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 44,674 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,056 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,658 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,918 miles

N/S/R Inner Cv boot deteriorated

O/S Wing Mirror loose but secure

O/S/F Brake Hose showing signs of fouling part of the tank

O/S/R Outer CV Boot split

Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,918 miles

N/S/R Inner Cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

O/S Wing Mirror loose but secure

O/S/F Brake Hose showing signs of fouling part of the tank

O/S/R Outer CV Boot split

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,463 miles

Both rear inner driveshaft c.v boots deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,941 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,940 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (9.2.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 34,572 miles

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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P365 RYF is a 1996 Suzuki VS1400 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 19,562 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 P365 RYF, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P365 RYF registered?

P365 RYF is a 1996 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 5 October 1996.

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