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P87 RWS

1996 Suzuki VS600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,454 mi
Last recorded22,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS60018,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,454 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 22,450 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

slight deterioration of number plate

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,149 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 22,131 miles

Inner Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Inner Rear Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Outer Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,149 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 17,149 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 May 2006 16,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 16,517 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P87 RWS is a 1996 Suzuki VS600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P87 RWS, 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 P87 RWS registered?

P87 RWS is a 1996 Suzuki VS600, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is P87 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 RWS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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