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J17 PRC

1994 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VS80019,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 PRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 9,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 9,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 9,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 9,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 9,999 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 9,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 9,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 9,999 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 9,999 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 9,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 9,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,999 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 9,999 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 9,630 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 8,123 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,397 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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J17 PRC is a 1994 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,541 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 J17 PRC, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J17 PRC registered?

J17 PRC is a 1994 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is J17 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 PRC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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