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P644 GVO

1997 Suzuki VS800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,336 mi
Last recorded31,336 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS80011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 GVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 31,336 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 30,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 30,836 miles

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

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 30,836 miles

Decelerometer brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,137 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 30,137 miles

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,091 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,240 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

front disc fouling caliper

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,193 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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P644 GVO is a 1997 Suzuki VS800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P644 GVO, 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.

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What year was P644 GVO registered?

P644 GVO is a 1997 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P644 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P644 GVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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