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J716 NWL

1991 Suzuki VX800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,038 mi
Last recorded33,038 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki VX80030,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ716 NWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,589 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 32,563 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 32,282 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 32,273 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki VX800?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
537
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 86
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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J716 NWL is a 1991 Suzuki VX800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki VX800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,250 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 VX800 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J716 NWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VX800 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki VX800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J716 NWL registered?

J716 NWL is a 1991 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is J716 NWL safe to buy?

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