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BRZ 8951

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,543 mi
Last recorded11,543 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 8951
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 11,543 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 11,539 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre beginning to perish.

Central Front Tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 11,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 11,458 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 11,209 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 May 2017 11,207 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2016 11,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,004 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 11,004 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

some parts on this motorcycle are pointed or sharp

Pass 5 May 2009 10,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,807 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?

Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 58
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BRZ 8951 is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki VZ800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRZ 8951, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VZ800 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRZ 8951 registered?

BRZ 8951 is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is BRZ 8951 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 8951 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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