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R154 BEY

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

706 mi
Last recorded706 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 BEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 706 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect DIP & MAIN BEAM AROUND THE WRONG WAY (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure TORQUE ARM BOLT MISSING SECURITY DEVICE (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 644 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 642 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 210 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear lever pivot slightly worn

no front fender fitted when tested

Fail 26 Jul 2022 195 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play front wheel has side to side movement, spacing may be incorrect. does feel like slight play in the front wheel bearings with it. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right headlight lens is twisted, projected beam pattern kicks up to offside due to this. aim is also low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear lever pivot slightly worn

no front fender fitted when tested

Pass 27 Jul 2021
Fail 27 Jul 2021

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,909 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 19,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,269 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,530 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,470 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,012 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,572 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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R154 BEY is a 1998 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 1998 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 16,267 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 R154 BEY, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R154 BEY is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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