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P81 VFG

1996 Suzuki VS800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 VFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 47,216 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,544 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,729 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 44,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 44,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,039 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,523 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 41,523 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 40,212 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 10 Aug 2012 38,797 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 38,793 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 38,788 miles

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,630 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,638 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,773 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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P81 VFG is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P81 VFG, 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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P81 VFG is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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