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H7 HEC

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,952 mi
Last recorded15,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 HEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 15,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 15,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 14,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 13,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 12,846 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 12,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 12,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 12,497 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 12,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 11,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 10,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,417 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 10,417 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 9,286 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 6,758 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 5,585 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 5,499 miles

Centre Front Upper Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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H7 HEC is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 16,652 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 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 H7 HEC, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H7 HEC registered?

H7 HEC is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is H7 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 HEC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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