MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front tyre perishing on side walls
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no brake evident at front wheel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to no brake evident at front wheel (1.2.1 (g))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Front tyre perishing on side walls
Front Tyre side wall starting to perish
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
L/H riders footrest bent.
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
L/H riders footrest bent.
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?
Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 BDW is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R235 BDW, 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 R235 BDW registered?
R235 BDW is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R235 BDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 BDW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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