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N409 FNP

1996 Suzuki VS800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,094 mi
Last recorded27,094 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 FNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 27,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2025 27,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 27,064 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 25,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 19,916 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 16,040 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 11,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,327 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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N409 FNP is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N409 FNP, 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.

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What year was N409 FNP registered?

N409 FNP is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N409 FNP safe to buy?

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