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L923 OWE

1994 Suzuki VS800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,895 mi
Last recorded21,895 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki VS80019,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 OWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 21,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,892 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 21,892 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 20,510 miles

LIGHTS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Jun 2023 19,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 19,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 19,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fender loose and one mounting bolt missing.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2016 19,810 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,546 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 19,546 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,129 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 19,125 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 17,993 miles

Headlamp loose but, not affecting beam

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,384 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 14,384 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 14,356 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,968 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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L923 OWE is a 1994 Suzuki VS800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L923 OWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L923 OWE registered?

L923 OWE is a 1994 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L923 OWE safe to buy?

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