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S108 AVV

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 AVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020
Fail 14 Aug 2020

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,151 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 19,141 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 17,530 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 15,883 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

there is a nail in the front tyre but it is still fully inflated

Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,707 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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S108 AVV is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S108 AVV, 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 S108 AVV registered?

S108 AVV is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 9 August 1998.

Is S108 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S108 AVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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