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P830 XGK

1996 Suzuki VS800

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,469 mi
Last recorded28,469 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 XGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 28,469 miles

pannier carrier bars insecure.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 28,457 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake component insecure forward brake reaction bar mounting nut loose (1.1.21 (c))

pannier carrier bars insecure.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,980 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 25,671 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,317 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 20,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2008 18,100 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 12,769 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,503 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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P830 XGK is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P830 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P830 XGK registered?

P830 XGK is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P830 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P830 XGK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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