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P457 GUK

1996 Suzuki VX800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,430 mi
Last recorded55,430 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VX80031,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 GUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork seals have a misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 54,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective glass chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,971 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,731 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 53,709 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,626 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 53,615 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P457 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki VX800 in Purple 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 P457 GUK, 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 P457 GUK registered?

P457 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P457 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 GUK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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