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N226 FCA

1996 Suzuki VS800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,300 mi
Last recorded26,300 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 FCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,288 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,014 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,887 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 19,887 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,254 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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N226 FCA is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N226 FCA, 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

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What year was N226 FCA registered?

N226 FCA is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N226 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 FCA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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