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P979 HBG

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,086 mi
Last recorded17,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 HBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,061 miles

drive chain slightly tight

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,031 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,726 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 16,726 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,467 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 16,159 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

noise coming from rear brake poss shoes worn but cant visually check

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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P979 HBG is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P979 HBG, 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 P979 HBG registered?

P979 HBG is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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