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M689 NCG

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,300 mi
Last recorded38,300 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 NCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,776 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boyh tyres were under inflated

Pass 3 May 2011 33,165 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,097 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,097 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 28,621 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,621 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 27,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 May 2008 27,389 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,570 miles

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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M689 NCG is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M689 NCG, 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 M689 NCG registered?

M689 NCG is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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