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P702 FTA

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

25,363 mi
Last recorded25,363 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 FTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 25,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 24,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 24,578 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 24,316 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on high beam (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 23,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 22,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 21,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,070 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 21,070 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,760 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 20,760 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,734 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,996 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 18,996 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,867 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 14,867 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P702 FTA is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P702 FTA, 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 P702 FTA registered?

P702 FTA is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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