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R737 LCD

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,336 mi
Last recorded20,336 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 LCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 20,336 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings notchy from lock to lock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slight pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Axle adjuster not fitted correctly (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 20,335 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre fouling another component Tyre fouls rear fender (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings notchy from lock to lock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slight pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Axle adjuster not fitted correctly (2.4 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,694 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,328 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 19,328 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake hose very long

Pass 7 May 2008 18,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,841 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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R737 LCD is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R737 LCD, 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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R737 LCD is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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