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R458 YKK

1997 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,173 mi
Last recorded18,173 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki VZ80016,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 YKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 18,173 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,917 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 17,707 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 13,921 miles

rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 13,212 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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R458 YKK is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R458 YKK, 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 R458 YKK registered?

R458 YKK is a 1997 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R458 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 YKK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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