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P430 TUH

1996 Suzuki VS800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,985 mi
Last recorded15,985 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki VS80016,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 TUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVS800
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 15,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 15,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 14,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 11,750 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 11,750 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 10,498 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 10,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,292 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 8,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,349 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 8,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 8,185 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,696 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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P430 TUH is a 1996 Suzuki VS800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki VS800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,670 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 P430 TUH, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki VS800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P430 TUH registered?

P430 TUH is a 1996 Suzuki VS800, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P430 TUH safe to buy?

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