MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre as a puncture repair
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre as a puncture repair
extra lights fitted to the front of the motorcycle.
gear linkages worn.
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
extra lights fitted to the front of the motorcycle.
gear linkages worn.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear tyre has mushroom repair in it
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear tyre has mushroom repair in it
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?
Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P167 VFV is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P167 VFV, 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 P167 VFV registered?
P167 VFV is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 9 February 1997.
Is P167 VFV safe to buy?
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