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J481 ERA

1992 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,659 mi
Last recorded22,659 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Suzuki VS80020,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,659 miles

Direction indicators only fitted to the front, but illuminate to front and also to rear this appears to be a standard fitting benefit of doubt given .

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake slightly spongy

Number plate shortened

Fail 18 Jul 2009 12,208 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 10,774 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 10,774 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,428 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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J481 ERA is a 1992 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J481 ERA, 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 J481 ERA registered?

J481 ERA is a 1992 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J481 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J481 ERA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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