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P794 KRP

1997 Suzuki VX800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,015 mi
Last recorded28,015 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VX80023,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 KRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVX800
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,015 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 27,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,766 miles

Rear rear brake slightly binding on when wheel is raised off the ground.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,166 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 27,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,939 miles

Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2016 26,939 miles

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

Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,687 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,582 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,659 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,659 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,180 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 22,180 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 18,875 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

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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P794 KRP is a 1997 Suzuki VX800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VX800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 23,659 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 P794 KRP, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki VX800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P794 KRP registered?

P794 KRP is a 1997 Suzuki VX800, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P794 KRP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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