2004 Suzuki VZ1600 1.6L Petrol · SP04 FVA

The 2024‑05‑09 MOT at 25,290 miles confirms the 2004 Suzuki VZ1600 is presently roadworthy, with no defects recorded. All previous tests from 2010 onward have produced clean results, indicating a consistent maintenance record and no evidence of worsening mechanical condition. The vehicle’s recorded mileage averages roughly 1,150 miles per year, well below the typical wear rate for a 22‑year‑old model, suggesting periods of limited use or extended storage. Mileage increments are modest until 2019, when the odometer rose from 13,804 miles in April 2019 to 14,961 miles in January 2021, a gain of 1,157 miles in 20 months. The most pronounced acceleration occurs between 2022 and 2023, when the reading jumps from 17,542 miles in January 2022 to 22,460 miles in January 2023, an increase of 4,918 miles in twelve months, before settling at 25,290 miles in May 2024. The only recorded failures concern rear brake pedal attachment screws loose and excessive headlamp aim in the 2013‑08‑23 test, while tyre wear approached the legal limit in 2014 and 2019. No subsequent MOTs note suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, structural rust or exhaust corrosion, implying that major mechanical risks have not manifested repeatedly. A buyer should therefore examine the rear brake assembly for looseness or wear, verify the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, and assess the chassis for rust or structural damage, especially around the wheel arches and subframe, to confirm that the vehicle’s low mileage has not masked underlying deterioration.