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P647 YFW

1997 Suzuki VS600

Bronze Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,989 mi
Last recorded1,989 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS60015,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 YFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 1,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 1,989 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 276 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 266 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 1 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 1 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 1 miles

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,409 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,393 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 25,715 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

the riser clamps a very slightly twisted to the top yoke not adversly effecting the steering of the vehicle

Pass 26 May 2011 25,715 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

the riser clamps a very slightly twisted to the top yoke not adversly effecting the steering of the vehicle

Pass 5 May 2010 24,916 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 24,916 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,157 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 24,157 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,091 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 21,074 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,439 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 17,439 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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P647 YFW is a 1997 Suzuki VS600 in Bronze with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 15,161 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 P647 YFW, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki VS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P647 YFW is a 1997 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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