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P167 VFV

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,435 mi
Last recorded54,435 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 VFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 54,435 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2014 54,435 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,283 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 May 2013 53,283 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2012 51,822 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 51,822 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 49,669 miles

extra lights fitted to the front of the motorcycle.

gear linkages worn.

Fail 17 May 2011 49,660 miles

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.

Pass 19 May 2010 46,799 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre has mushroom repair in it

Fail 19 May 2010 46,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 25,830 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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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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P167 VFV is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 9 February 1997.

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