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M437 SYC

1994 Suzuki VX800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,753 mi
Last recorded35,753 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VX80027,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 SYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 35,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake operation 'notchy'

Nearside rear shock absorber locking nut loose

Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,709 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake operation 'notchy'

Nearside rear shock absorber locking nut loose

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,996 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,996 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect both shocks (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,911 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 28,911 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,988 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 19,729 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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M437 SYC is a 1994 Suzuki VX800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M437 SYC, 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.

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What year was M437 SYC registered?

M437 SYC is a 1994 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M437 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M437 SYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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