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P226 YUA

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,946 mi
Last recorded23,946 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 YUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 23,946 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 23,057 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 22,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 21,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 20,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,434 miles

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

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 18,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 17,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 16,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 15,663 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 15,432 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 14,338 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 11,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2007 11,520 miles

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

Centre Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P226 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P226 YUA, 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 P226 YUA registered?

P226 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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