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M20 HGG

1997 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,595 mi
Last recorded14,595 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS80011,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 HGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 14,595 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 14,543 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,906 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 13,882 miles

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)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 12,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 12,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 11,558 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 11,536 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre under inflated

saddle bags fouling rear tyre - need secured properly

Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 10,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 7,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,431 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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M20 HGG is a 1997 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 11,547 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 M20 HGG, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M20 HGG is a 1997 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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