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R874 OHY

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36,154 mi
Last recorded36,154 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 OHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,153 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)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,635 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 27,635 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 26,624 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 26,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,800 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 23,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Jul 2006 22,502 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 20,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 20,549 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R874 OHY is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R874 OHY, 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 R874 OHY registered?

R874 OHY is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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