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E730 FTM

1987 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

447 mi
Last recorded447 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 FTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 447 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 286 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 286 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 185 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 185 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leg pitted strip check soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2016 40,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,307 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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E730 FTM is a 1987 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E730 FTM, 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 39 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E730 FTM registered?

E730 FTM is a 1987 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E730 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E730 FTM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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