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S133 RPV

1998 Suzuki VZ800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,508 mi
Last recorded11,508 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki VZ80016,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 RPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 11,508 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust baffles rattling. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front tyre is perished and starting to split. Advise very early replacement.

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks have reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play from front fork legs. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of fork oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 11,213 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles are rattling inside exhaust system. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre is perished and starting to split. Advise very early replacement.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 10,706 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 10,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 10,322 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 10,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 9,592 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 9,581 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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S133 RPV is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S133 RPV, 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 S133 RPV registered?

S133 RPV is a 1998 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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