MOT Status
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36,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Slight oil leak
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Slight oil leak
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired Stop/tail bulb replaced during MOT as inoperative (1.1.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
o/s/front foot rest bent
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))
o/s/front foot rest bent
front brake dragging slightly
front tyre worn to legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake lever spongy
How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?
Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R422 FGJ is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R422 FGJ, 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 R422 FGJ registered?
R422 FGJ is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R422 FGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R422 FGJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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