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L492 PWY

1994 Suzuki VS800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,596 mi
Last recorded19,596 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VS80019,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 PWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 19,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear tyre slight rubbing on mudguard

Fail 18 Jun 2024 19,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake component insecure rear brake torque arm bolt loose and fitted incorrectly (1.1.21 (c))

rear tyre slight rubbing on mudguard

Pass 6 Jun 2023 19,179 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 19,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front stop switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 19,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 18,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 18,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,596 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2012 14,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 12,240 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 12,089 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2009 5,322 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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L492 PWY is a 1994 Suzuki VS800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L492 PWY, 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 L492 PWY registered?

L492 PWY is a 1994 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L492 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 PWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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