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P581 GJC

1996 Suzuki VS600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,766 mi
Last recorded21,766 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 GJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,766 miles

Exhaust slightly loose silencer loose but not likely too fall off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close too legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,468 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,287 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 20,273 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 20,082 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,082 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 19,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,645 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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P581 GJC is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P581 GJC, 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 P581 GJC registered?

P581 GJC is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P581 GJC safe to buy?

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