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P399 HUT

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,824 mi
Last recorded19,824 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 HUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 19,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 19,406 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 18,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,571 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 17,571 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,100 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 17,051 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2011 16,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,853 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P399 HUT is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P399 HUT, 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 P399 HUT registered?

P399 HUT is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P399 HUT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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