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P479 SFW

1996 Suzuki Unknown

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,036 mi
Last recorded10,036 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Unknown14,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 SFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 10,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 9,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 9,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 7,780 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 7,780 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 7,623 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 7,623 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 7,623 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Unknown?

Based on 11,032 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
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P479 SFW is a 1996 Suzuki Unknown in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,391 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P479 SFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P479 SFW registered?

P479 SFW is a 1996 Suzuki Unknown, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P479 SFW safe to buy?

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