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R422 FGJ

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,735 mi
Last recorded36,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 FGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 36,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 35,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2025 35,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 34,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,007 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 32,007 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,166 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 20,791 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 20,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 20,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 20,626 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 20,626 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired Stop/tail bulb replaced during MOT as inoperative (1.1.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 20,532 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,532 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,330 miles

o/s/front foot rest bent

Fail 19 Jun 2013 20,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,837 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,669 miles

front brake dragging slightly

front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2007 16,383 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 16,350 miles

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.

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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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.

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