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R377 AOR

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,110 mi
Last recorded33,110 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 AOR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 33,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 32,459 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 31,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 31,495 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 30,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 29,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,181 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,023 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 28,113 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,892 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,600 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 21,412 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 21,412 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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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R377 AOR is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R377 AOR, 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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R377 AOR is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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