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N480 YEW

1996 Suzuki VX800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,661 mi
Last recorded35,661 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VX80031,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 YEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 35,661 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 35,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,302 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 34,275 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 33,870 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front fork tubes pitted

handlebars bent

hi and low beam switched wrong way around

Fail 25 Mar 2011 33,786 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 32,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 32,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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N480 YEW is a 1996 Suzuki VX800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki VX800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 31,240 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 VX800 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N480 YEW, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki VX800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N480 YEW registered?

N480 YEW is a 1996 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N480 YEW safe to buy?

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