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N158 OGJ

1996 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,420 mi
Last recorded17,420 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 OGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 17,420 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 16,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 16,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 16,106 miles

Front brake lever travel requires attension

Fail 19 May 2023 16,103 miles

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

Front brake lever travel requires attension

Pass 14 Oct 2021 15,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 14,838 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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N158 OGJ is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,670 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 N158 OGJ, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N158 OGJ?

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What year was N158 OGJ registered?

N158 OGJ is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N158 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N158 OGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N158 OGJ have outstanding finance?

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