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P833 CVJ

1996 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,447 mi
Last recorded8,447 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 CVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 8,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 8,320 miles

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2022 7,488 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 7,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 7,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 7,399 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 7,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,053 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 7,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,039 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 7,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 6,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,829 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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P833 CVJ is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P833 CVJ, 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 P833 CVJ registered?

P833 CVJ is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P833 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 CVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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