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P945 OPV

1996 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,918 mi
Last recorded2,918 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 OPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 2,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 2,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 1,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 8 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,008 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 24,991 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,748 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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P945 OPV is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P945 OPV, 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

How do I check the history of P945 OPV?

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What year was P945 OPV registered?

P945 OPV is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P945 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P945 OPV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P945 OPV have outstanding finance?

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