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P483 UDU

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,354 mi
Last recorded12,354 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 UDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 12,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,197 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,890 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 11,890 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 11,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,666 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 9,666 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 9,361 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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P483 UDU is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P483 UDU, 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 P483 UDU registered?

P483 UDU is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P483 UDU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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