MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside foot rest bent
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?
Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R117 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R117 XYA, 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 R117 XYA registered?
R117 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R117 XYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R117 XYA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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