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R244 LRH

1997 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,460 mi
Last recorded1,460 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VS80011,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 LRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 1,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 1,371 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 4,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016

loud exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2015
Pass 11 Jul 2014
Pass 1 Jun 2013
Pass 4 Jun 2012
Pass 28 May 2011
Pass 3 Jun 2010 1,463 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 1,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24 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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R244 LRH is a 1997 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 11,547 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 R244 LRH, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R244 LRH registered?

R244 LRH is a 1997 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R244 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 LRH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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