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P108 OLR

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Bronze Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,072 mi
Last recorded24,072 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 OLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 24,072 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 23,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 22,085 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 22,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 21,114 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,161 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 19,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,379 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,149 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 13,251 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 9,907 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 9,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 5,791 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 5,671 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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P108 OLR is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Bronze with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P108 OLR, 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 P108 OLR registered?

P108 OLR is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P108 OLR safe to buy?

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