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L898 ETG

1994 Suzuki VX800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,429 mi
Last recorded20,429 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VX80027,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 ETG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 20,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 18,919 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 18,861 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 18,849 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose slightly loose Slight weep from fuel pipe on tap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 18,690 miles

Slight play swingarm bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,957 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 17,950 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake spongy,lever hits exhaust. (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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L898 ETG is a 1994 Suzuki VX800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki VX800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 27,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L898 ETG, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki VX800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L898 ETG registered?

L898 ETG is a 1994 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L898 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L898 ETG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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