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J103 ENG

1992 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,523 mi
Last recorded35,523 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki VS80020,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 ENG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 35,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,329 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 34,329 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,087 miles

all 4 fork/shock seals weeping

Fail 13 Jul 2016 29,087 miles

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

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

all 4 fork/shock seals weeping

Fail 3 Jul 2015 26,147 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 100,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,820 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS800?

Based on 3,043 MOT tests across 333 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
333
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Horn not working 13
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J103 ENG is a 1992 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 20,850 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 VS800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J103 ENG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J103 ENG registered?

J103 ENG is a 1992 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is J103 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J103 ENG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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