CarVerify

Free Car Check

J661 UPB

1996 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,433 mi
Last recorded15,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 UPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,433 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 15,433 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 15,244 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 15,241 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,821 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,753 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,829 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
Full Suzuki VS800 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J661 UPB is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,670 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 J661 UPB, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J661 UPB?

You can check the full history of J661 UPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J661 UPB registered?

J661 UPB is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is J661 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J661 UPB 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.

Does J661 UPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J661 UPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.