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P954 JCH

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,664 mi
Last recorded9,664 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 JCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 9,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 9,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 8,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 7,842 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 7,547 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,818 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 5,800 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 3,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 2,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 2,436 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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P954 JCH is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P954 JCH, 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 P954 JCH registered?

P954 JCH is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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