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R349 KAW

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,470 mi
Last recorded27,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 KAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,643 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 26,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 25,827 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 25,091 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 23,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 22,381 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 22,381 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,282 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 20,625 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,780 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 15,780 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension component loose swinging arm mounting bolt (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 10,789 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,789 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 6,333 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,308 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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R349 KAW is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R349 KAW, 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 R349 KAW registered?

R349 KAW is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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