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P173 VRO

1997 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,998 mi
Last recorded12,998 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS80011,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 VRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 12,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 12,564 miles

Both tyres have slight cracking on side walls..

Pass 9 Oct 2023 11,917 miles

both tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 5 Oct 2022 10,901 miles

rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2021 10,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 9,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 8,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 8,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 7,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 6,748 miles

front inner brake pad worn low.

front tyre worn low.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 6,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 5,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 5,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 4,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 3,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 3,107 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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P173 VRO is a 1997 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P173 VRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P173 VRO?

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What year was P173 VRO registered?

P173 VRO is a 1997 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P173 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 VRO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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