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P942 JUD

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

581 mi
Last recorded581 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 JUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 581 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 35,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 34,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 34,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 32,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 30,334 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 30,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 29,436 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 29,436 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,540 miles

Offside Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P942 JUD is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P942 JUD, 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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P942 JUD is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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