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P995 OTM

1996 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,969 mi
Last recorded21,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 OTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,969 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,963 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 21,963 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 20,767 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2005 19,528 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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P995 OTM is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P995 OTM, 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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What year was P995 OTM registered?

P995 OTM is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P995 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 OTM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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