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P990 XUM

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,458 mi
Last recorded10,458 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 XUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 10,458 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play fork arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 10,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,088 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

throttle stiff

Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,053 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

throttle return slow

Fail 28 Oct 2011 10,053 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

throttle return slow

Pass 20 Oct 2010 9,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 9,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,252 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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P990 XUM is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P990 XUM, 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 P990 XUM registered?

P990 XUM is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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