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M382 VPT

2001 Suzuki VX800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,099 mi
Last recorded41,099 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VX80031,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM382 VPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,099 miles

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

exhaust clamp missing

rear brake lever travel long at upper limit

Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,706 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

brake rod to rear calliper bush worn

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,736 miles

Brake rod worn, but not excessively arm coming off caliper to swingarm (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear tyre valve perished

image deflector fitted to headlight

Pass 21 Aug 2021 33,933 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber tyre valve perished due to age (5.2.3 (j))

Front speedo cable snapped

Fail 21 Aug 2021 33,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber tyre valve perished due to age (5.2.3 (j))

Front speedo cable snapped

Pass 13 Apr 2019 33,257 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 33,257 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 32,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,549 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 31,549 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 28,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,488 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 26,488 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2013 25,809 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 24,077 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,628 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 23,612 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 22,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,362 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 20,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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M382 VPT is a 2001 Suzuki VX800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VX800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 31,213 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 M382 VPT, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki VX800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M382 VPT registered?

M382 VPT is a 2001 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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The MOT history for M382 VPT shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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