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P154 CRS

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,018 mi
Last recorded13,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 CRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 13,018 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 13,018 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 12,842 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 12,593 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front indicators slightly obscured

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 11,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,717 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 14,292 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slash pipes fitted but do not emit excesive noise at TICKOVER !

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,292 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

slash pipes fitted but do not emit excesive noise at TICKOVER !

Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P154 CRS is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P154 CRS, 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 P154 CRS registered?

P154 CRS is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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