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P685 XRH

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,863 mi
Last recorded5,863 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 XRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 5,863 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 5,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 4,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 3,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2015 2,382 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 2,378 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P685 XRH is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P685 XRH, 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 P685 XRH registered?

P685 XRH is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P685 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 XRH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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