MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,086 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
drive chain slightly tight
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P979 HBG safe to buy?
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