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P447 AUM

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,093 mi
Last recorded16,093 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 AUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 16,093 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 16,093 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

oil on front tyre

rear tyre flat due to tyre valve

Pass 27 Jul 2022 16,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 15,978 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 15,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,845 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 15,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 15,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,324 miles

Front Tyre Perishing

Rear Tyre PERISHED

Pass 8 May 2012 14,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 13,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,325 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,043 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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P447 AUM is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P447 AUM, 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 P447 AUM registered?

P447 AUM is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P447 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 AUM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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