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R763 CKO

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,431 mi
Last recorded27,431 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 CKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 27,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 26,260 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

tested as rider only solo motor cycle.no pillion equipment fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 25,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 25,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

tested as solo motor cycle ,no pillion seat or pillion foot rests fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 25,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe insecure and can contact tyre (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

tested as solo motor cycle ,no pillion seat or pillion foot rests fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 24,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,165 miles

reg/plat

Pass 20 May 2019 23,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,186 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 20,186 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,153 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front tyre rubber slightly perished

Fail 24 Feb 2015 18,152 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,703 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 16,249 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 16,249 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,790 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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R763 CKO is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R763 CKO, 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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What year was R763 CKO registered?

R763 CKO is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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