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P297 LYC

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,421 mi
Last recorded32,421 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 32,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,017 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 29,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 26,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,488 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 23,400 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r side lamp some led,s not working

Pass 31 May 2008 19,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,272 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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P297 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P297 LYC, 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 P297 LYC registered?

P297 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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