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L297 GTM

1994 Suzuki VS800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,213 mi
Last recorded9,213 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VS80019,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 GTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 9,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 9,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 8,743 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 8,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 8,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 8,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 8,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 7,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 7,408 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 7,408 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,197 miles

advise front fender

Fail 17 Apr 2007 7,197 miles

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)

advise front fender

Fail 13 Sep 2005 5,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 5,918 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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L297 GTM is a 1994 Suzuki VS800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L297 GTM, 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 L297 GTM registered?

L297 GTM is a 1994 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L297 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L297 GTM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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