1996 Suzuki VS800 0.8L Petrol · P81 VFG
1996 Suzuki VS800 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 47,216 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VS800
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P81 VFG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 47,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P81 VFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Suzuki Vs800 (P81 VFG) between June 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)”; “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”.
P81 VFG Mileage History
- 06/06/200621,773 mi
- 19/07/200726,638 mi+4,865 mi
- 21/07/200831,393 mi+4,755 mi
- 23/07/200935,180 mi+3,787 mi
- 22/07/201036,908 mi+1,728 mi
- 25/07/201137,630 mi+722 mi
- 03/08/201238,788 mi+1,158 mi
- 07/08/201238,793 mi+5 mi
- 10/08/201238,797 mi+4 mi
- 22/05/201440,212 mi+1,415 mi
- 22/05/201541,523 mi+1,311 mi
- 22/05/201541,523 mi
- 14/09/201741,799 mi+276 mi
- 10/09/201843,039 mi+1,240 mi
- 23/07/202144,203 mi+1,164 mi
- 23/07/202144,203 mi
- 17/03/202344,729 mi+526 mi
- 21/03/202446,544 mi+1,815 mi
- 28/04/202547,216 mi+672 mi
- 29/04/202547,216 mi
Average of roughly 1,346 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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