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J820 BSA

1992 Suzuki VS800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,166 mi
Last recorded33,166 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Suzuki VS80020,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 BSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 33,166 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2018 33,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake lever has little reserve travel

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 33,052 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,747 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,740 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear brake anchor plate securing nut locked with a peice of wire.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,722 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 32,716 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 32,498 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

front and rear mudguards corroded

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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J820 BSA is a 1992 Suzuki VS800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J820 BSA, 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 J820 BSA registered?

J820 BSA is a 1992 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J820 BSA safe to buy?

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