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J895 UNB

1992 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Suzuki VS80020,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ895 UNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 55,893 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 53,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 53,282 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,092 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 51,045 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 50,981 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,499 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 48,448 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,842 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 46,724 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,958 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 45,958 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 44,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,509 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,509 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,050 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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J895 UNB is a 1992 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J895 UNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J895 UNB registered?

J895 UNB is a 1992 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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