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P801 YAE

1997 Suzuki VS1400

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,740 mi
Last recorded2,740 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS140015,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 YAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS1400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 2,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 1,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2022
Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,448 miles

Clutch and brake lever slightly stiff

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mud guard corroded

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 May 2016 25,446 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Clutch & brake lever slightly tight

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

Front mudguard corroded

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight bind off front brake

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,531 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 23,514 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,194 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VS1400?

Based on 4,200 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
486
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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P801 YAE is a 1997 Suzuki VS1400 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VS1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 15,020 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 VS1400 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P801 YAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VS1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki VS1400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P801 YAE registered?

P801 YAE is a 1997 Suzuki VS1400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P801 YAE safe to buy?

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