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P580 MLW

1996 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

22,646 mi
Last recorded22,646 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 MLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,646 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2018 22,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wiring insecure above engine and n/s by footrest

Pass 27 May 2017 22,628 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 22,628 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 22,290 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,757 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 21,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 21,625 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 21,168 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P580 MLW is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P580 MLW, 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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P580 MLW is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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