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P714 RYH

1996 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,804 mi
Last recorded49,804 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 RYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,804 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,604 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,604 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,884 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine noisey

rear number plate and light bracket slightly loose

Pass 4 Mar 2005 40,346 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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P714 RYH is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P714 RYH, 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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What year was P714 RYH registered?

P714 RYH is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P714 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P714 RYH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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