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P420 MOL

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,637 mi
Last recorded5,637 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 MOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 5,637 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 5,441 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 4,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 4,418 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 4,394 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 3,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 2,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 2,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 2,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 2,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 1,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 1,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 1,731 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 1,598 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 1,596 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 4 May 2011 1,594 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear tyre aged and walls cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 1,545 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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P420 MOL is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P420 MOL, 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 P420 MOL registered?

P420 MOL is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P420 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 MOL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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