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N170 TOS

1997 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,523 mi
Last recorded23,523 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS80011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 TOS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 23,523 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 23,505 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake light not illuminating when front brake pulled (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 23,453 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 23,453 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding Front brake binding excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) Number plate light not illuminating when lights switched on (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake light not working when front brake pressed (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 23,356 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,233 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,181 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,050 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 23,049 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 22,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,365 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,222 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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N170 TOS is a 1997 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N170 TOS, 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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What year was N170 TOS registered?

N170 TOS is a 1997 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is N170 TOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 TOS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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