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R260 HNK

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,309 mi
Last recorded39,309 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 HNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,309 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,758 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 37,751 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 37,748 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 36,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 36,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 36,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,485 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,038 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,458 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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R260 HNK is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver 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 R260 HNK, 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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What year was R260 HNK registered?

R260 HNK is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R260 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 HNK 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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