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P376 PBU

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,223 mi
Last recorded8,223 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 PBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 8,223 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 8,223 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numberplate too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 7,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 7,416 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 6,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 18,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 14,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 10,910 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 10,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 6,071 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 6,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,859 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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P376 PBU is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P376 PBU, 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 P376 PBU registered?

P376 PBU is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P376 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P376 PBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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