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R938 XDC

1998 Suzuki VZ800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,745 mi
Last recorded14,745 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 XDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 14,745 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 14,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 12,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside l,h side panel bolt missig

Rear rear mudgaurd bolt loose

Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

pillion seat missing

Pass 7 May 2019 11,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 6,245 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 6,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 3,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 635 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 7,805 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 7,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,805 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 7,804 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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R938 XDC is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R938 XDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R938 XDC registered?

R938 XDC is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R938 XDC safe to buy?

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